News | 17 Oct 2025

The Power of Situational Awareness

Public sector employees face dynamic, unpredictable environments rich in serious hazards. Workplace threats vary greatly and include aggressive residents, speeding vehicles, heavy equipment, severe weather and high voltage electricity. Woe to those who fail to recognize these hazards – an occupational injury or illness is likely in their future. One of the most effective tools …

News | 24 Sep 2025

Sun Tzu and the Art of Risk Management

Although written more than 2,000 years ago, Sun Tzu’s The Art of War is frequently cited by educators for its timeless lessons on effective leadership and strategy. Originally intended to prepare soldiers for ancient battles, many of the principles discussed directly apply to public sector leaders striving to operate top-tier organizations. From municipal utilities and …

News | 16 Sep 2025

STAY SAFE BY AVOIDING THE “LINE OF FIRE!”

If you look up “line of fire” in the dictionary, it means “the path along which bullets are being shot.” While thankfully flying bullets are not a routine hazard in most workplaces, other types of line of fire hazards are more common. These hazards exist whenever the path of a moving object or other harmful …

News | 12 Sep 2025

Free Online Training – Contamination Control Strategies for Firefighters

The National Fire Protection Association recently noted, “Firefighting is a dangerous profession, and a growing body of research and data shows the contributions that job-related exposures have in chronic illnesses, such as cancer and heart disease.”1 Firefighters routinely face emissions from the combustion of fuels, structural materials and building contents which create a “toxic brew” …