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True statement. Employers must provide required PPE at no cost to the employee. Any additional PPE that the employee may WANT has to be bought externally (unless the employer is rather generous). I have a list of exceptions to the rule if anyone …
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The best thing you can do is train your employees about hazards in the workplace. Give them training in hazard identification and hazard recognition. Give them training in fall protection, PPE, and other related safety topics. Make sure you docum…
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I've heard of a company where the people who would like to participate put X amount of money in the pot. Whoever loses 10% or more of their starting weight wins. If there is more than one winner, then they split the pot evenly amongst all winners.…
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I hear all of this about "no smoking" to prevent possible health issues... what about smokeless? They make tobacco products that don't even require spitting (Camel Snus, for example). There's a difference between a "smoke free" policy and a "tobac…
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It makes me think of resumés printed on super-fancy "certificate paper," but just inverted. Instead of being super-flashy, can't miss it, stands out from the bottom of the stack... it's not flashy, can easily miss it, mistake it for a meaningless b…
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EDIT: This message can be deleted. TX had the answer posted before I did.
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I usually get one of these invitations once a year in the mail. The way I see it: If I'm special enough to be in a Who's Who list, I'm special enough to not have to pay for it. [H] -Justin
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In the office I work in (drafting department [I have split responsibilities]), we just have a laid-back environment where we're all good friends. Birthdays are celebrated appropriately (I recently turned 21, so you can imagine how that went!), we p…
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[quote user="TXHRGuy"] Dear employees: We are not exempt from the tremendous forces at work shredding the world economy. Although future business may pick up because our competitors are all going out of business, spewing their workers out into the…
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[quote user="6274086"]I have ours on the company intranet but I still have the employees sign for it when I do orientation and I hit a few key points within the handbook. Sorry I do not know the legalities of needing the signed receipt but i still …
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[quote user="TXHRGuy"] A lot of con artists are really good salespeople. [/quote] I couldn't help but chuckle. TXHRGuy... you don't think a side discussion with the CEO would help any, do you? "Everyone's really uncomfortable with this situation."…
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Ask to run a background check (if permission is required... I'm not sure what the laws are). It's the only logical way I can think of to clear up this rumor. Any felon can lie and say, "Jail? What's that? Jaayyyy-yaaallll. Nope. Never heard of…
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Good find. What's your resource, if you don't mind me asking? I'm sure they'd have some good stuff to pass around.
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The following is merely my opinion based on my experience with situations similar to this. The scenario will probably go like this: "Hey Joe..." "What's up?" "Y'know... we've noticed you've been napping here and there. Having some trouble sleeping …
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I'd take two steps to solve this... the second being necessary if the first doesn't work. Approach your boss and let him know your thoughts. Take him to the side one day and say, "Hey... I need to talk to you about something." Of course, he'll chu…
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You're fortunate if you have a supply grille (it's what we call them in the HVAC world) that you can control. The duct in our office runs in a fur-down (a little drop from the ceiling that runs around the perimeter of the office) and blows the air …
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[quote user="HR_Fun"] If you can't beat them, then join them. [/quote] It needs to be established in the dress code first whether or not they can "wear" them... then decisions like that can be made. I'd also speak with your upper management about ra…
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It requires an account to view. After Googling "Offensive Blogs Facebook Postings" (just like the URL says), I found an article about a teacher who may be fired due to risqué pictures and a bad posting of a former mood. I assume that's it?
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Quick note: As a user of FaceBook (FB), I learned that they recently changed their terms of service (ToS) to where almost everything uploaded to FB becomes their property. I'm not sure if this applies to "Notes" or comments on the "Wall," but I do…
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I don't deal a whole lot with HR items, but this sounds more like a company friend issue. I will say that if I were in your shoes, I'd have a talk on the side with him. Don't describe it to him as being "terminated." Instead, present it along the …
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Your post made me think of something... What is the earliest an employee is allowed to clock in? If an employee gets an hour or two extra every week because of early clock in and isn't compensated for it, there's the possibility of complaint. Wha…
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[quote user="TXHRGuy"] If they show up in Jordache jeans and change into Levi's because they don't want to get grubby, they're not entitled to do that on the clock, assuming that "grubby" means normal contaminants like standard soil and not abnormal…
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At our company, the time our employees clock in varies from time to time, so let's say it's 8:00 a.m. to keep it simple. At 7:58 a.m., some of them are just arriving at the company. At 8:00 a.m., they clock in. Part of their job is to ensure they …
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"In emergencies or other situations in which workers must speak a common language to promote safety." So let me get this straight... They're saying that in any business that requires stress on safety (such as the construction industry), an English-o…
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If you have someone who doesn't speak a bit of English, then you need to suit their needs. Otherwise, you're putting their safety at risk and OSHA will have fun with you. Repeatedly. I don't have a §1910 book with me, but I always resort back to …
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We've used Fred Pryor Seminars for a few things before. In the two I've been to, it's been a basic rundown of the subject and then further elaboration as the day goes on. They were quite informative. You can see their site here.
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Best. Solution. EVER. -Justin
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Gloves are a necessity when doing any work with any bodily fluid. Sounds to me like the cleaners wouldn't stand a chance in an elementary school. [:P] You know... vomit here, urine there, boogers elsewhere... If you're able to, get the manager an…
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The key idea is pretty good. I would add a sign-in/out sheet if permissable. Then someone could be posted as a "Porcelain Facility Monitor" (coined the term myself) and check the wall after each sign-out. Shazam. Booger Wiper, Ph.D. caught.
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Fortunately, I work for a company who provided me a Nextel (with phone capabilities). They give out the phones to those who are considered in need of one (supervisors, foremen, project managers, etc.). If all else fails, go buy a Trac-Fone or get …