Ken Cooper

The future of sports and wellness in Orange Beach took a significant leap forward today as community members, students, and city officials gathered to break ground on the new state-of-the-art athletic complex at Orange Beach Middle and High School.

In the realm of commercial driving, telematics continues to emerge as a vital tool for enhancing safety on our roads. However, it's crucial to recognize that while telematics offers valuable insights into driver behavior and vehicle performance, it alone cannot transform driver habits. A holistic approach as part of a comprehensive fleet safety program is necessary, one that integrates telematics with tailored driver training and proactive intervention strategies.

June has been designated as National Safety Month by the National Safety Council. This event is intended to increase awareness of workplace safety

For any responsible employer, ensuring the safety of employees is paramount. In agriculture, where the well-being of both employees and the environment

Established by Congressional resolution in 2007, the U.S. observes June 1-7 each year as National CPR and AED Awareness Week , a dedicated time to raise awareness about critical lifesaving skills for cardiac arrest emergencies.

For agricultural employers, ensuring the safety of employees on roadways is a critical responsibility. Whether transporting goods, equipment or personnel, practicing safe driving habits is paramount to preventing accidents and protecting lives. Roadway safety is a shared responsibility that requires vigilance, training and proactive measures from agricultural employers and their employees. Here are some essential tips to enhance roadway safety in agricultural operations:

In agricultural work, productivity and safety intertwine and proactive hazard identification emerges as a critical component of sustainable growth and employee well-being.

Although injuries resulting from slips, trips and falls are often easily preventable, they still occur frequently; these seemingly minor accidents can have major consequences, not only in terms of human injury, but also financial losses and productivity setbacks. There are many ways businesses can protect workers against slips, trips, and falls everywhere from the field to the production floor. Here are some tips to foster a safer working environment:

With summer temperatures rising in many areas of California and Arizona, it is imperative to keep outdoor workers safe from heat illness. Each year, there are reports of workers being hospitalized, with some becoming fatalities as a result of heat illness-related incidents.

Sept. 15-21, 2024 has been designated as National Farm Safety and Health Week by the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety.