Asher Sweet
Risk Management Consultant
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All Aboard the On-Boarding Train
December 6, 2019 by Asher Sweet Comments offThe new hire on-boarding process – that wonderful process that new employees experience before they really start working. This is the time where new hires are ready to make a great first impression and you, as their new employer, should … Read more …
Cold Weather (and Not Drinking Water) – Could Put You in Hot Water!
February 28, 2019 by Asher Sweet No commentsDuring the winter months and even into the spring, it’s often too cold to reach for that glass of water to keep ourselves hydrated. Many of us opt for coffee, tea or other adult beverages instead. But when you’re still … Read more …
How to Dress for Success in Any Type of Weather
February 12, 2019 by Asher Sweet No commentsNo matter what the weather, there’s a tried and true formula to keep yourself safe and comfortable. This formula is composed of three parts: wick, insulate and protect. Wick The wicking layer should be the first layer on the skin. … Read more …
Falling: It Can Happen to Anyone
May 10, 2018 by Asher Sweet No commentsOn a wet day in the spring of 2015, my previous employer had just finished a complete rebuild of our fall protection system for loading rail cars and tractor trailers. This was to help combat a string of fatalities that … Read more …
Safety at Home: Whole at Work, Whole at Home
December 20, 2017 by Asher Sweet No comments“If they are not at work, it’s not my problem.” “Off the job safety? That doesn’t make me money.” These are just a few of the replies I often hear when asking if employers have an off-the-job safety program. But … Read more …