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This week I attended the last National Association Oil Heating Service Managers Show in Hershey, PA. Actually, it’s not the last show for this fine organization, but it will be the last show by that exact name.

Don’t underestimate the “Power of CYA!”

The short answer to this question is “dialog.” Cannot recall exactly when or how the idea emerged to invite Dr. David Michaels, U.S. Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, to speak at September’s Best of Success (BOS) conference in Clearwater, Fla.

Rick Cook is a partner in ADC Engineering in Charleston, S.C., and the current president of RCI, Inc. He’s been a consultant since 1984, when he took a civil service job with the U.S. Navy after graduating from the Citadel with a degree in civil engineering.

Just back from a fantastic five days off with the fabulous Kay and other friends and family and glad to have a couple more days to unwind from all the relaxation.

There should be little doubt that the OSHA of 2011 is not the OSHA of 2000-08. Anticipated changes in OSHA have been on the way since the new Secretary of Labor in the Obama administration took over with the statement, “There is a new sheriff in town.”

Years ago it was in vogue at many shops I’d work with to have a mannequin dressed up in the perfect company uniform in some open shop area.

Click on the link below for a PDF file containing Rick's blog entry. LinksDamato of the Day Is ... "Assessing the Damage"

Recently I spoke with roof consultant Greg Hayne, owner of Roof Managemen, headquartered in Fairfield, Iowa.

While seeking employees’ input and buy-in is important, you must be willing to make tough decisions that benefit the customer, the company and the staff.