Lapland, the northernmost region of Finland, transforms into a living Christmas story every winter. From the first snowflakes, towns, villages, and forests become sparkling wonderlands. Cosy cabins with smoke curling …

In Part One of this three part article about number #8 on OSHA’s annual top 10 list of their most cited standards, we started off by talking about operator training …

It’s a quiet night at home – if your definition of quiet includes kid mayhem, the dog howling to go out, and you boosting the TV volume ever higher to …

Resilience starts with communities. Disaster-affected populations are not just victims. They are first responders, knowledge holders, and long-term stewards of their own recovery. The global humanitarian system is at a …

It should be clear to readers by now that I am not a lawyer. My interest is in the practical application and compliance with occupational health and …

A Foolproof Technique for Fire Starters You can start a fire easily with a variety of household objects like matches, cloth, cotton balls, or a small lighter. However, in the …

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes There are signs all around us: more debt, rising prices, and a booming tech industry propped up by an unsustainable AI bubble. When that bubble …

Estimated reading time: 11 minutes Have you ever thought about what would happen if a massive, long-term blackout were to affect the United States (or the world)?  First, let’s clearly …

Estimated reading time: 36 minutes If you’ve been waiting to grow your own vegetables until you have a large backyard, your wait is over. You can successfully grow veggies for …

TAKE COURSES THAT MATTERIn order to be better prepared for a life altering event (LAE); training courses, practical exercises, and planning should be conducted. While this is not an exhaustive …