Even though Posts are closed due to COVID-19 and government stay-at-home orders, staying connected with Post members, volunteers and guests during closures remains important. It's still possible to follow social distancing guidelines and enjoy socializing with your members, volunteers and guests. Here are three ways for staying connected during this time. Set Up a Social [...]

Once life at your Post returns to normal, old and new volunteers will likely be looking for ways to give back. To prepare for the volunteers, examine your Post’s volunteer training and safety precautions. Update your Post’s emergency contacts If there’s an emergency during an event, your volunteers will need to know how to reach [...]

Are you ready for another exciting new year at the Post? Start things off right at your Post with these 20 simple safety tips for 2020. Indoor Safety Tips Inspect Your Folding Chair Inventory—Defective folding chairs can collapse causing serious injury and liability claims for the Post. Retire chairs that are old, worn out, damaged, [...]

As facilities open to the public, Posts are required to have adequate parking for individuals with disabilities. If your Post doesn't meet the necessary accessible parking requirements, it could mean complaints, fines or costly litigation. The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design updated legal requirements first established by the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act for [...]

You can turn to the first aid kit for relief from a headache or bandages for a scrape, but do you have the right supplies for an emergency? If a member or guest at the Post becomes ill or is seriously injured, the right first aid supplies can make all the difference while also helping [...]

The right lighting reduces the risk of accidents and helps everyone feel safer and more secure. Now that it's fall, you and your members will be reaching for the light switch earlier than usual, so it's a good time to think about how lighting at your Post impacts safety and security. Here's what you should [...]

Good food is at the heart of many events, so it's important to ensure your Post kitchen crew stays safe as they work to make your event a success. Injuries are common in busy kitchens, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics and OSHA, but safety can help reduce the risks. Cuts and burns are [...]

With the Labor Day holiday approaching, it's important to stay safe as we honor the American worker and enjoy one of the last weekends of summer. Peter J. McGuire, co-founder of the American Federation of Labor, once said this holiday celebrates those workers "who from rude nature have delved and carved all the grandeur we [...]

A surprising number of claims come from an unexpected source: metal folding chairs. Collapsing chairs are extremely dangerous and often collapse during normal use. Many injuries can occur from a chair collapse, including: Heavy bruising Smashed fingers Broken arms and wrists Fractured pelvises Severe lacerations Concussions Injuries associated with deteriorating folding chairs may require corrective [...]