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Utility companies understand the importance of having properly oriented contractors on their worksites. It helps you: The challenge: finding the right contractor orientation system that will close all the necessary knowledge gaps while requiring less on the part of the utility owner. What do you look for? How do you know when you’ve chosen the […]

Alliance Safety Council Develops ReadyDriver™ Online Class A CDL Theory Course to Help Entry-Level Truck Drivers Meet New FMCSA Regulations Alliance Safety Council, one of the nation’s largest occupational safety and workforce development providers, has developed ReadyDriver™, an online truck driving theory program, meeting new Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requirements for commercial driver’s […]

For 20 years, the Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS) program has helped workers master the core competencies necessary to be successful in the occupational safety and health field. Let’s have a look at the past 20 years. 2001 The Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS) designation concept is born. It was realized that there wasn’t a […]

Falls from ladders are a leading cause of workplace fatalities. By following the basic rules of ladder safety and having a fall prevention plan in place, serious accidents can be eliminated or substantially reduced. Here are five basic rules for ladder safety. 1.Use the right ladder for the job It is important to choose a […]

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Falls are the leading cause of death in the construction industry. By having a fall prevention plan in place and using the correct safety equipment, serious injuries and fatal accidents can be prevented. Here are five ways for workers and employers to identify and prevent common fall hazards on a construction site. Here are five […]

Many organizations, education and testing centers, schools and certifying bodies are shifting to online training. Safety measures during the pandemic accelerated this move, but cost effectiveness and efficiency reinforce the decision as a long-term policy. Organizations need to protect the integrity of their online training by confirming learner identity, verifying participation, and minimizing unethical activities […]

Here are some tips on successfully managing a remote team. 1. Be Present and Available This might seem like a no-brainer but with the flexibility of remote work comes a lot of distractions like children, family members, roommates, pets, the overwhelming list of household chores that never ends… the list goes on. We will always […]

Chances are your world got a lot more virtual over the past year. Jobs moved online, schools moved online … Let’s face it – Due to quarantine requirements, most of our lives moved online due to COVID-19. Whether or not this shift to virtual interactions is new to you, there are a few rules of […]

Video elements are excellent ways to convey information in computer-based training (CBTs). A short, single video can demonstrate something that would otherwise take many words (and slides!). However, all video is not created equal. How many times have you seen a video clip that was in the wrong orientation, too small, too grainy or too shaky?  Don’t […]

View our COVID-19 response webinar To our valued members and partners, we are here to help get you through this. You are not alone. Taking great care of you and your teams is at the center of everything we do. We invite you to view our on-demand COVID-19 Response webinar by clicking here. Please reach […]

Simple safety measures can save lives, and we stand ready to emulate that in our facilities. Our COVID-19 safety measures Beginning Oct. 27, in accordance with a new proclamation signed by Gov. John Bel Edwards, Alliance will no longer require masks in its facilities for students and employees. Alliance will continue to offer students masks if […]