It might seem like a trivial detail, but litter is actually a serious thing, and it’s even more serious in places where it might present obstacles for busy workers. We’ve all seen those municipal signs claiming a $300 or $500 fine for littering or dumping. Government planners are trying to instill an understanding in people that littering is a serious thing. But at the same time, too few companies understand that litter or untended debris on a job site could turn into something much, much bigger. Site Debris: A Serious Liability For people outside of the justice system, it might seem ludicrous to think that

Some of the things you see on a construction site or in some other workplace settings may seem like small details — until something terrible happens. One example of this is the set of fire rules and regulations that affect businesses and worksites, and basically cover anywhere there is human habitation or work activity. Fire safety is a basic thing, but it’s something that’s often overlooked. There are a lot of reasons for that and just about any kind of survey that includes visiting average businesses or worksites reveals how often those in charge seem either oblivious or willfully ignorant of whether fire safety precautions