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WERC, the Warehousing Education & Research Council, is a division of MHI.

Continuing Education

WERC Launches New Distribution Logistics Operations Course

May 8, 2024

WERC, a division of MHI, launches a Distribution Logistics Operations Course for comprehensive warehouse and distribution center management; the course covers inbound/outbound processes, QC, inventory, WMS, and partnerships.

New Product

FlashCo Expands its Product Line with Fall Protection Systems

Manufacturer unveils suite of modular-designed safety roof mounting gear, ensuring maximum protection and compliance

March 27, 2023

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FlashCo, the Sonoma County, Calif.-based manufacturer of roof flashing products, unveils a suite of safety-oriented, roof-mounted gear ensuring maximum worker protection and regulatory compliance.

Biden Executive Order Calls on OSHA to Release New COVID-19 Guidance

Chris Gray

January 22, 2021

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President Biden signed an executive order that calls for OSHA to issue new guidance on how to protect workers from COVID-19.

OSHA Adds Additional Information to COVID-19 FAQ Page for Reporting Work-Related Cases

October 1, 2020

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The FAQs are the latest effort by OSHA to provide employers and employees with more information about how it will enforce its standards and regulations during the pandemic.

Roofing Contractors Keep Working in Peak Season Despite Sharp Spikes in Temperature, COVID-19

Art Aisner

Chris Gray

August 10, 2020

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Roofing contractors keep working in peak season despite sharp spikes in temperatures and COVID-19 cases.

The Rapidly Evolving Marijuana Rules for Roofing Contractors

Richard Alaniz

March 13, 2020

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With more than half of the U.S. legalizing the use of marijuana in some form or another, maintaining a safe and drug-free environment is becoming more difficult to achieve.

Roofing Workplace Safety: Employee Disputes

Depending on the situation, the employer may need to do more than simply smooth out workplace disputes.

Richard Alaniz

October 11, 2019

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Workplace disputes can range from simple verbal arguments to the extreme of workplace violence. Depending on the situation, the employer may need to do more than simply smooth out conflicts.