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Legally Speaking: Social Host Liability

John Alfs
August 1, 2005
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When planning parties, business owners should be mindful of state laws that hold employers who host a party where alcohol is served liable for injuries caused by the negligent or reckless acts of employees who may leave the party intoxicated.
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Editor's Note: The Big Deal

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
August 1, 2005
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It appears that the summer of 2005 will be remembered as the summer of "the big deal" in the commercial roofing industry.
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Smart Business: Flexible Work Schedules May Make Sense

Jim Olsztynski
August 1, 2005
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One in six Americans qualifies as a caregiver who may benefit from flextime.
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Smart Business: The Logic of Counter-Cyclical Marketing

Jim Olsztynski
July 1, 2005
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Almost every business budgets advertising dollars as a percentage of sales, but this makes no sense.
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Small Shop Talk: Kids Today

July 1, 2005
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Let me tell you about a couple of kids I know. Warning! What I'm about to share will SHOCK you.
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Hispanic-speaking Safety

Chip Macdonald
July 1, 2005
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The Hispanic worker is now the primary victim of workplace neglect and disrespect.
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Stupid Do-It-Yourself Projects Where Contractors Should have Hired a Pro

Monroe Porter
July 1, 2005
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Just as there are certain circumstances where consumers should not do it themselves, there are times when contractors should also not try to solve their problem without professional help.
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Technical Details: Proper Roof Attachment

John D'Annunzio
July 1, 2005
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System attachment is the most critical element of roof design and application.
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Editor's Note: The Halfway Point

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
July 1, 2005
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Having reached the midway point of 2005 you have before you the opportunity to evaluate your position and make the changes necessary to ensure that this year is a winner.
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Safety Advice: Roof Edge Rescue

Chip Macdonald
June 1, 2005
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I have heard from dozens of roofers, carpenters and laborers who've fallen off sloped and flat roof edges and then were "primarily rescued" by their personal fall arrest system (PFAS). In the majority of cases, they were unprepared for the consequences of an arrested fall. Totally unprepared.
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