The Tax Bill Is Law—Now What?

WSA Member Update 1.15.18

This WSA Member Update included the following: • Certificate with Martin Luther King, Jr.’s famous quote about sweeping and excellence, with a link to a PDF version suitable for framing. • Reminder that all Members are encouraged to call the WSA office with questions. • KBS has acquired Rhode Island-based East Coast Lot and Pavement Maintenance as well as National Maintenance Systems. ª Link to a slip and fall simulator to use as a safety meeting topic. • John Meola’s January safety information. • Link to a free webinar entitled “Top 2018 Compliance Challenges For HR: Are You Ready?”

WSA Member Update 1.1.18

This edition contains the following information: • Reminder of drug testing mandated changes starting January 1, 2018 • Link to a ‘planning for success’ article • Notice of new article on WSA site about sexual harassment identification and action • Reminder to review handouts and benefits of WSA, as well as to download Member and Ethics logos for your use

Guidelines for Identifying and Reporting Sexual Harassment

Guidelines for identifying and reporting sexual harassment.

WSA Member Update 12.15.17

This Update contains info on: • Link to article about how to change contract language to your benefit • Special being offered by VBelt Supply • John Meola’s Safety First info • On-demand webinar link to SafeStart’s info on accidents tied to not enough sleep.

WSA Member Update 12.1.17

December 1st Update Includes: • Welcome to new WSA Members, A Star Sweeping and MP Sweeping Company • Link to contract changes you can make to protect your company. • Quality Assurance template now online at WSA website • New info at WSA Memorial Scholarship information page

Winter Preparedness Safety Checklist

Supervisor Training — Your “First Line” of Defense.

How To Defend Against Risk Transfer Contract Clauses

Property owners rely on crucial relationships with contractors, subcontractors and vendors. In these relationships, agreements are made and written contracts are negotiated. However, a growing trend involves contracts in which the contractors and vendors are assuming the liabilities of others. Savvy property owners recognize the benefit of transferring potential liability to others and negotiate contracts to their advantage.

WSA Member Update 11.15.17

This WSA Member Update includes information on: • Current third party vendors for Lowes’ account • Ideas about how best to get useful information via asking employees questions • Best practices for dumpster siting • John Meola’s Safety First! update for November