We all enjoy the big booms along with the spectator’s oohs and ahs; yet if a fireworks display is at your operation, there are safety concerns to be addressed. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has a Fireworks Safety page addressing numerous concerns. One item not listed on
Educating club employees on safety requirements should be a priority—and the following Federal OSHA list is mandatory for most clubs: Emergency egress routes and roll call areas Hazard communication training for the chemicals employees may encounter in the workplace Personal Protective Equipment training on how
Educating club employees on safety requirements should be a priority—and the following Federal OSHA list is mandatory for most clubs: Emergency egress routes and roll call areas Hazard communication training for the chemicals employees may encounter in the workplace Personal Protective Equipment training on how
Should you be concerned about another club’s safety program or their lack of any programs? When it comes to compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) regulations, the answer is yes! OSHA publishes safety violations by type of citation and industry, which can
One of the principal attractions of club membership is that it offers protection and insulation from many of the common hazards that potentially threaten people in this uncertain and often troubled world. Children, spouses and guests are all afforded a special measure of comfort, convenience
“In the very near future, cyber security exercises are going to be absolutely expected of all companies by regulators.” – Michael Vatis, partner in the New York office of Steptoe We are living in a world today where it has become alarmingly simplistic for a
More than 370 club executives responded to the latest Pulse Survey to share how their clubs are handling security in both the physical and cyber worlds. Here is a summary of the results: GENERAL SAFETY ISSUES Secure Environment: Ninety-nine percent of respondents believe their club
Cyber threats have increasingly become part of nationwide security discussions, impacting virtually all individuals and institutions from personal bank accounts, to big business to the federal government. Private clubs in particular are vulnerable to such attacks as they often house sensitive data regarding some of
One persistent challenge that managers face in operating a club is to make sure that club’s facilities are not subject to unauthorized access. There are many variations on this problem: • A non-member resident in proximity to a country club golf course may ease onto