Sep
12
An internship is a practical experience normally undertaken during post-secondary education. The purpose is to give students the opportunity to take what they have learned and apply them to real life situations. However, there are many interns who have spent their “learning experience”, filing documents and doing the office's dirty...
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Sep
12
With the current trades population aging (and consequently beginning to plan their retirement) getting an apprenticeship is not always a walk in the park. Here are a few tips on how to secure an apprenticeship: Network Early In this industry, who you know may have an impact on your career....
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Sep
09
Tractors are an excellent addition to any farm’s fleet. Although they can vary in size and function, basic tractor safety is universal. Here are Hard Hat Hunter’s Tractor Safety Tips: Be Smart Use the tractor’s built-in safety features, such as the ROPS (Rollover Protective Structure) and seatbelts. It doesn’t matter...
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Sep
08
What is an Employee Modified Duty Log? An Employee Modified Duty Log (EMD) is a document used post signing the Modified Work Agreement. This document is to be completed each day outlining the worker's modified duties and hours. What is the purpose of an Employee Modified Duty Log? The purpose of...
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Sep
07
I’m not sure if anyone remembers this from elementary school, but there was once a time when the students (usually in the middle grades) would be asked to bring in a parent or caregiver to school with them. It was usually a day of dread for kids and parents alike....
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Sep
06
Who Dan Henrie What Field Production Manager in the commercial concrete construction business. How Long I have been in the commercial concrete construction business for over twenty years. I started as a Laborer, working my way up to Superintendent. For the last four years, my position has been Field Production...
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Sep
05
I need to be honest: when I picture farming, I immediately think of an ox pulling a cart in a field. Turns out, my concept of farming is severely outdated. Technology in farming, like technology in all other industries, has evolved. It has streamlined processes, resulting in higher efficiencies, less...
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Sep
02
If you were able to search the words Process Safety Management in the dictionary, you may find the following: A Process Safety Management System is the application of management principles and systems to the identification, understanding, and control of process hazards to protect employees, facility assets and the environment. So...
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Sep
02
Safety is a requirement on work sites. Steel toe boots are mandatory when completing a concrete pour to protect feet, fall arrest systems are necessary to ensure that, in the event of a fall, workers remain safe. The use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and directives on how to safely...
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Sep
01
What is a Modified Work Agreement? A Modified Work Agreement (MWA) is a form used to identify the schedule and the modified job duties for an employee who has been injured (with medical approval). What is the purpose of a Modified Work Agreement? The purpose of a MWA is to...
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