How To Make Your Workplace Safer

how to make your workplace safer

We think a lot about various types of survival scenarios, and we make all sorts of assumptions regarding how such scenarios will unfold. We try to prepare as best as we can, but we fail to realize that a crisis can take us by surprise, and we might not find ourselves in a place of our liking. When it comes to workplace prepping, this topic is hardly being discussed by folks out there.

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Planing For Blackouts And Keeping The Basics Running

planing for blackouts and keeping the basics running

The nation’s electrical grid is in peril. This is nothing new, and we’ve been warned about it for years. But now, the issue is beginning to manifest itself, and many states are affected. The reasons are complex, and there’s a lot of finger-pointing going on from every side of the issue, but the raw facts are easy to comprehend.

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The Importance Of Mapping Your Home Region Before Disaster Strikes

the importance of mapping your home region before disaster strikes

Odds are, you will be in your home region when the proverbial brown stuff hits the fan. That is, in general, a good thing since you will be able to better cope with the crisis. In theory, you are familiar with your environment, and you should be able to use it to your advantage. However, being familiar with and mapping your home region are two separate things.

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Tips For Preparing Gardening Soil In Winter

tips for preparing gardening soil in winter

We have to prepare for everything, whether it’s for a career, a city council meeting, a country fair, a junior’s first day at school, a well-stocked pantry, or anything else. It’s the same with gardening. You can’t expect to reap much of a crop if you throw your seeds out on the ground with nature’s wildflowers, weeds, and debris.

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15 Of The Most Common Wilderness Survival Myths

Clear running stream water being collected in the wilderness, showing one of the most dangerous wilderness survival myths about drinking untreated water

Surviving in the wild is a challenge that many outdoor enthusiasts may face at some point, yet there are countless beliefs about how to handle those situations that are simply not true. Over the years, people have passed down advice about what you should do to stay alive when lost in the woods, stranded after a storm, or forced off trail without supplies. Unfortunately, many of these ideas fall into the category of wilderness survival myths, meaning they are widely believed but often incorrect and sometimes dangerous.

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