Safety Tips for Residential Roofing

Residential roofing includes working from heights, operating power tools, handling electrical equipment and being near power lines, coming in contact with hazardous substances, and encountering extreme weather conditions, sometimes all at once! Anyone installing, repairing or maintaining residential roofing should be aware of these best practices to help protect yourself. Working From Heights When working…

Preparing for a Hurricane

Research scientists at Colorado State University recently updated their projections, and are now expecting “above average” tropical cyclone activity during the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season (June 1 – Nov. 30.) ​Many community associations activate an emergency plan as a hurricane approaches. But just how thorough is yours? Download our Hurricane Preparedness Guide to help keep your family safe…

Hurricane Preparedness Tips

Each year, hurricane season presents a significant risk to homeowners. Not limited to coastal areas, hurricanes are dangerous and can cause major property damage due to storm surge, wind damage and flooding. These eight tips can increase your readiness in the event of a hurricane. Plan your evacuation. Plan how you will leave and where…

Updated Return-to-Duty Process for CDL Drivers

On June 27, 2023, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued guidance that outlines the National Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse (Clearinghouse) return-to-duty process for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. This guidance comes from the final rule published on Oct. 7, 2021, which requires state driver’s licensing agencies (SDLAs) to access and use information from…

Understanding and Reducing Workplace Harassment

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently issued guidance for preventing workplace harassment. Although the report was aimed at preventing harassment in the federal sector, the EEOC explicitly states that the practices detailed can also benefit private employers. Understanding Harassment Workplace harassment is a form of employment discrimination. It’s illegal under Title VII of…

A New Era for Reserve Studies

Recognizing the need for revised guidelines, Community Associations Institute (CAI) released updated Reserve Study Standards in May to provide communities with an improved framework for effective reserve planning. Key changes and benefits offered by the latest standards include a particular emphasis on structural inspections and maintenance. About one year ago, a task force began reviewing existing…

CVSA’s Brake Safety Week Scheduled for Aug. 20-26

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) recently scheduled this year’s Brake Safety Week for Aug. 20-26, 2023. This annual event aims to emphasize the importance of ensuring sufficient brake systems in commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). Specifically, the event highlights the role that brake maintenance and efficiency plays in reducing brake-related CMV accidents on the road.…