Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Growing Together
The measure of any great nation is how well it can adapt and change to the needs of its people. One of the things that Americans wanted to be sure was part of the very core of the American way of life is that we would strive together to make life better for all of us, not just a select few.
That is really what sets this country apart from others. We are not a nation of one tribe or ethnic peoples. We are a people gathered from the four corners of the earth to make one nation that together is greater than all the other nations were separately. As much as there is a lot of debate and disagreement sometimes about who are the “Real Americans”, we, as a people, cannot drift very far from our origins. We all came here as immigrants. We all succeeded here because the others that were already here pitched in and helped our grandparents when it was hard. That is who we are and that is what makes us great.
This is not to say that it has always been easy for us to grow together and accept our many differences. The civil rights movements that have taken place in America especially in the last century have been simultaneously our greatest achievement and sometimes our greatest shame. But yet year after year, struggle after struggle, civil rights have prevailed and America has done what it always done, gone back to its roots, and reminded itself that it is a people that is great because of the combined blessings of many peoples and work to make things equal for all peoples.
It is an ongoing effort to try with all we have to keep our doors open to the world and yet to protect ourselves, to make life in America one of opportunity for those that are new here and for those who have been here for generations and to eliminate discrimination and injustice wherever we find it in our country. But the great thing about America is we try. We don’t give up and decide that we are no longer going to make sure this country is great for every citizen. The dialog goes on, sometimes loudly, sometimes with tears and hugs but it goes on. And with each new round of the civil rights struggle in this country, America comes out of the effort stronger, not weaker, and richer not poorer and more American than ever before.
In fact, the ethnic diversity of this country is also one of its greatest joys. You can hardly think of “American food” without thinking of Pizza, Egg Rolls, Jambalaya or French toast. And yet each of these foods was brought to us from the homeland of one of our great ethnic citizenries. And with each new population that makes its home in America, we get stronger, we find more pleasure in each others culture and, to be sure, we eat better.
Sometimes the struggle for civil rights gives the wrong impression that Americans are closed to change. In actual fact, the opposite is the truth. Americans take great joy in assimilating new neighbors. That is what makes American culture so wonderful. It is at the same time, completely diverse as it honors each ethic group that celebrates its heritage in America and uniquely American. Those who immigrate here even in modern times discover a population that very much wants them to preserve and respect the “old country” and keep all that way great about their heritage.
But at the same time, all who come here are celebrated as new Americans and will quickly find themselves cheering at a baseball game and standing with pride to sing the national anthem because even those who are new to this great land are as much Americans as those whose families have been here for generations. This commonality of our citizenry is what makes us great and makes us strong. And it assures that for future generations, civil rights movements will never cease. They will continue to work hard to guarantee that all who come to be truly American are given the same rights and privileges as all who have come here
Saturday, March 24, 2012
INDUSTRIAL EMERGENCY PREPARATION
Vital steps in preparation for an industrial emergency
First things first, the fact of the matter is that there are great benefits to be had when there is guidance and ample preparation in cases of an emergency.
Planning and preparation helps industries and corporation discover any hazardous problems or conditions that could be unrecognized and if not paid attention to could possibly aggravate a situation.
When there is preparation, deficiencies are immediately brought to light.
Some of these deficiencies could include resource-lack (e.g. lack of personnel that are adequately trained, lack of supplies, lack of equipment, to name a few). Knowing these details beforehand helps correct any lack in the soonest possible time.
It also prevents major losses and casualties as well as financial organizational collapse.
Another advantage of preparing for an industrial emergency is that it helps promote appropriate safety and awareness among the workers as well as present a company that is concerned with the welfare of all its staff. The following are some of the needed steps designed to assist industrial plants as well as businesses in preparing for any type of emergency.
Establish a team
As much as possible, set-up a good planning team. A leader as well as a staff must be chosen as based on their appropriate capabilities and skills.
Particular tasks should also be assigned to teams or individuals.
Analyze hazards and capabilities It is also important to assess the preparations the industrial plant or the organization currently has against risks such as power failure, damage in structures, among others.
In an emergency such as flooding, contacting the manager of the local floodplain as well as other flood officials helps organization and industries learn the risks involved.
Using building materials that are flood-resistant, erecting a physical barrier as well as anchoring structures and tanks is one of the ways to prepare in advance for flood emergencies.
Meanwhile, preparing against high winds is by reinforcing the roof as well as the side panels. Covering windows is also important, covering the doors and removing any objects that are loose from the industrial plant’s site is a must.
Have a backup
As much as possible, have a backup emergency power such as a battery storage, power and heat system combined. It is also vital that contact utility info be obtained in case of a power outage.
The plan should be developed It is important that there is a plan developed during, before as well as after a particular emergency. Protocols should be established for the welfare of the employees, especially their safety and similarly the readiness of the site.
Emergency power should also be updated as well as the options for power supply. Communication emergency systems must also be established.
Responsibilities for each staff with regards to the recovery, shutdown and restart procedure should be outlined.
An evacuation plan should also be developed including employee support. Procedures on shutting down the utility and the safe processing of operations is a necessity.
Methods in protecting records, inventory and materials must also be developed.
Plan implementation
Staying in touch with the operations emergency center on your own state is important. In this stage, the appropriate preparation, shutdown, emergency backup and evacuation should be started.
All in all, the final stage is the recovery process and the assessment of the damages brought by the emergency as well as in prioritizing needed repairs. Hopefully, the procedures above helps in the adequate preparation of industries and organization.
First things first, the fact of the matter is that there are great benefits to be had when there is guidance and ample preparation in cases of an emergency.
Planning and preparation helps industries and corporation discover any hazardous problems or conditions that could be unrecognized and if not paid attention to could possibly aggravate a situation.
When there is preparation, deficiencies are immediately brought to light.
Some of these deficiencies could include resource-lack (e.g. lack of personnel that are adequately trained, lack of supplies, lack of equipment, to name a few). Knowing these details beforehand helps correct any lack in the soonest possible time.
It also prevents major losses and casualties as well as financial organizational collapse.
Another advantage of preparing for an industrial emergency is that it helps promote appropriate safety and awareness among the workers as well as present a company that is concerned with the welfare of all its staff. The following are some of the needed steps designed to assist industrial plants as well as businesses in preparing for any type of emergency.
Establish a team
As much as possible, set-up a good planning team. A leader as well as a staff must be chosen as based on their appropriate capabilities and skills.
Particular tasks should also be assigned to teams or individuals.
Analyze hazards and capabilities It is also important to assess the preparations the industrial plant or the organization currently has against risks such as power failure, damage in structures, among others.
In an emergency such as flooding, contacting the manager of the local floodplain as well as other flood officials helps organization and industries learn the risks involved.
Using building materials that are flood-resistant, erecting a physical barrier as well as anchoring structures and tanks is one of the ways to prepare in advance for flood emergencies.
Meanwhile, preparing against high winds is by reinforcing the roof as well as the side panels. Covering windows is also important, covering the doors and removing any objects that are loose from the industrial plant’s site is a must.
Have a backup
As much as possible, have a backup emergency power such as a battery storage, power and heat system combined. It is also vital that contact utility info be obtained in case of a power outage.
The plan should be developed It is important that there is a plan developed during, before as well as after a particular emergency. Protocols should be established for the welfare of the employees, especially their safety and similarly the readiness of the site.
Emergency power should also be updated as well as the options for power supply. Communication emergency systems must also be established.
Responsibilities for each staff with regards to the recovery, shutdown and restart procedure should be outlined.
An evacuation plan should also be developed including employee support. Procedures on shutting down the utility and the safe processing of operations is a necessity.
Methods in protecting records, inventory and materials must also be developed.
Plan implementation
Staying in touch with the operations emergency center on your own state is important. In this stage, the appropriate preparation, shutdown, emergency backup and evacuation should be started.
All in all, the final stage is the recovery process and the assessment of the damages brought by the emergency as well as in prioritizing needed repairs. Hopefully, the procedures above helps in the adequate preparation of industries and organization.
Friday, May 20, 2011
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Construction Permits
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