Safe worksite advice

October 1, 2015  |  On the Job, Safety & Codes

Free OSHA consultations for small- and medium-sized businesses. The On-site Consultation Program offered by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) provides free and confidential advice to small- and medium-sized businesses, with priority given to high-hazard worksites. This servi…
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Lyme disease prevention

August 1, 2015  |  On the Job, Safety & Codes

Outdoor workers may be at risk for tick-borne illnesses. Tick-borne diseases are commonly associated with outdoor recreation such as hunting and fishing, but the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recognize that outdoor workers are also at …
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Just right

August 1, 2015  |  Features, On the Job, Safety & Codes

Accurately determining space needs is critical for a successful tented event. The strategies of experienced tent and event pros help to make the process more science than art. Determining space requirements for a tented event can be fraught with consequence. Cut estimates too close and the event may…
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Code update

July 22, 2015  |  On the Job, Safety & Codes

Factors that would trigger structural reviews of tent installations considered. A proposal to the International Code Council’s (ICC) International Building Code (IBC) involving multistory tents installed for fewer than 180 days shows the continued need for the tent industry to work with code offic…
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OSHA inspection primer

June 1, 2015  |  On the Job, Safety & Codes

What to expect when OSHA inspects. An Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) inspection may strike fear in the heart of any business owner, but it doesn’t need to. Know what to expect and be prepared. An OSHA compliance officer coming to your door should report to the main office, id…
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Wind terminology

June 1, 2015  |  On the Job, Safety & Codes

Frequently asked questions about damaging winds. Straight-line winds are responsible for most thunderstorm damage. These winds can cause as much damage as a tornado. What are damaging winds? Damaging winds are often called “straight-line” winds to differentiate the damage they cause from tornado…
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Safety in cold weather

December 1, 2014  |  Safety & Codes

Tips to protect workers on cold job sites. Winter weather may slow tent rental but it rarely stops it. From polar plunges and ice fishing tournaments to holiday markets and the bride who wants a winter wedding, tenting needs continue despite cold climates. Prolonged exposure to freezing or cold temp…
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Temporary workers and safe job sites

October 1, 2014  |  Safety & Codes

Staffing agencies and host employers are jointly responsible for maintaining safe work environments for temporary workers. In response to a series of reports of temporary workers suffering fatal injuries during the first days on a job, the Office of Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) launched…
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ICC launches cloud-based code development process

June 1, 2014  |  Safety & Codes

Online tool allows anyone to submit code change proposals and enables collaboration. The International Code Council (ICC) has launched a new cloud-based tool, cdpACCESS™, with the goal of increasing participation and collaboration in the ICC’s code development process (cdp). The tool all…
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Tent safety in severe weather

April 1, 2014  |  Features, Safety & Codes

Storm safety and evacuation planning is a matter of common sense, planning, preparation and communication. By Ken Keberle Weather is a way of life in the tent rental and event industry. We are the “rain or shine” people. Tent and structure professionals deliver a finished product when mo…
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