Safe use of bounce house inflatables

August 1, 2011  |  Safety & Codes

By Frank M. Scurlock Q: How can I ensure safe use of my bounce house rentals? A: Several recent incidents in the U.S. have demonstrated the hazards of improper use of bounce house inflatables. Most of these events were caused by the operator failing to follow the rules and common sense. While inflat…
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Fall protection

June 1, 2011  |  Safety & Codes

Safe use of aerial work platform equipment. By Matthew Davis A new educational document on personal fall protection for users of aerial work platform (AWP) equipment is now available as a free download from participating organizations’ websites. The document—Statement of Best Practices o…
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Educating clients about severe weather

June 1, 2011  |  Safety & Codes

By John Fuchs Q: How can I educate clients about the potential hazards that can result from severe weather? A: The first step in educating clients about severe weather is to make it clear that a tent is not a shelter from severe weather and shouldn’t be used as such. In the event of severe &he…
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Write a solid rental agreement

June 1, 2011  |  Management, Safety & Codes

By Matthew Davis When getting an insurance quote for your rental business, the insurer will usually ask for a copy of your current rental agreement. (If it doesn’t, find a new insurance company.) Why is this document an important part of the underwriting process? What is the insurance company …
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Prevent hearing loss

April 1, 2011  |  Safety & Codes

Manage exposure to noise in the workplace. Damage to the ear due to noise exposure is cumulative and irreversible, and it is possibly one of the most ignored safety issues in the workplace. There are three things to consider about noise in relation to hearing loss: how loud, how long, and how close?…
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Let the tenting season begin

April 1, 2011  |  Project Briefs, Safety & Codes

Glawe kicks off the year with training and networking at IFAI Tent Expo. By Kathy Schaefer This past winter was a challenge for those of us in a weather-related business. Recent sales calls with clients surveying an ice- and snow-covered site have me anxious for spring and the coming season. The Mid…
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Aerial lifts and safety on the jobsite

December 1, 2010  |  Safety & Codes

The major causes of injuries and fatalities involving aerial lifts are falls, electrocutions and collapses or tip-overs. Aerial devices include boom-supported aerial platforms, such as cherry pickers or bucket trucks, aerial ladders and vertical towers (OSHA regulates scissor lifts as mobile scaffol…
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Strategies for preventing back injuries

October 1, 2010  |  Safety & Codes

Lifting-related injuries continue to decrease as awareness and prevention increase among employers and employees. According to the most recent data available from U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the number of nonfatal cases involving days away from work dropped from 140,330 in 2007 to 129,990 i…
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Tent safety enforced during Ramadan

October 1, 2010  |  Industry News, Safety & Codes

Municipalities in the United Arab Emirates enforce tent safety during Islam’s holy month. Tents are an integral part of Ramadan observances in many areas of the Middle East, and this year, officials in the United Arab Emirates worked to ensure that customs were balanced with public safety. The…
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Preparing staff for tent site emergencies

October 1, 2010  |  Management, Safety & Codes

By Dan Nolan III Q: How should I prepare my staff for an emergency on a tent site? A: The nature of an emergency is that it arises unexpectedly. Developing a set of guidelines for staff to follow if an emergency occurs under at tent or on a job site will assist them in efficiently … <div><a h…
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