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  Analyzing power lines during tent installation

  August 1, 2010

  Electrical accidents rank sixth among all causes of work-related deaths in the U.S.

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  Driven to distraction

  August 1, 2010

  U.S. Department of Transportation regulates texting while driving.

• Ladder safety

  June 1, 2010

  Tips to prevent falls and injuries.

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  Site safety

  June 1, 2010

  Stop injuries before they occur.

• The Ensuing Worker Safety Act

  June 1, 2010

  The Ensuing Worker Safety Act (H.R. 4864), introduced by Rep. Dina Titus from Nevada’s Third District, seeks to ensure that state Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) plans are as effective as federal standards and enforcement.

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  The advantages of proper engineering

  April 1, 2010

  Proper engineering trumps attempts to save money and time.

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  Influencing flammability standards

  December 1, 2009

  Monitoring change in California State Fire Marshal Flammability Requirements.

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  Material safety

  October 1, 2009

  Make sure your company is buying quality tents made from quality components.

• Working with variations in building codes

  October 1, 2009

  The International Building Code (IBC) is a model building code, meaning that even in states that have adopted it, variations can occur.

• Safe driving practices

  August 1, 2009

  Save lives by educating your employees on safe driving practices.

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  Spotting tent quality

  August 1, 2009

  Knowing how to spot superior shelters can save the day.

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  Crane safety

  June 1, 2009

  Glen Johnson testified in front of an OSHA panel, hoping to help shape newly proposed standards that would improve crane safety across the United States.

• Power line safety

  June 1, 2009

  Guidelines and equipment for working near power lines.

• Keeping an eye on the weather

  April 1, 2009

  Of course you keep an eye on the weather. But what exactly should you be looking for?

• Fleet safety

  December 1, 2008

  Motor vehicle crashes cost employers $60 billion a year in medical care, legal expenses, property damage and lost productivity.

• Site surveys

  Sponsored by Tent Rental Division of IFAI

  Every tent installation begins with a site survey. It is the first of many important steps toward planning and executing a safe and high-quality tented event. While there are many ways to survey a site, most tent professionals find it helpful to have a formal checklist in front of them so that nothing is overlooked.

  The purpose of the site survey is to have qualified professionals (i.e. tent sales consultants or job foreman) gather, record and organize all pertinent information regarding the proposed function or event to pass along to those responsible for the installation so the job is completed safely.

  Safety, even at the site survey step, is critical. Tent installers should consider all of the following to ensure a safe event:

  • Obstructions. Are there any obstructions on the surface, overhead or underground-anything that would prevent a safe installation on the tent site?
  • Location. What qualities of the location will affect the tent? Is there a slope? What kind of soil is at the site? Is it rural or urban? What kind of traffic can be expected? Will the tent inhibit the safety of other buildings?
  • Weather. What kind of weather is typical for the area during the time of the event? In a worst-case scenario, how can the tent be made safe?
  • Wind exposure. Will the location of the tent expose it to high winds? Is it beside a lake or the ocean? On an open prairie? What kind of wind can be expected for that location at the time of the event?
  • Access. How will the guest access the tent? Are the entrances and exits clearly marked? Do they meet code? Does the location of the tent create any obstacles to a safe entrance and exit?
  • Anchoring stability. How do the characteristics of the site affect the anchoring of the tent on the ground? What type of surface will you be staking on - sand, silt, clay, loam, asphalt, or solid rock? If the ground cannot be used to anchor the tent, what alternate methods are available? Are they safe and do they meet code?

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