Teck Gotreau from Kootenai County Sheriff Volunteer Search and Rescue holds up a tealight Wednesday as she discusses what she keeps handy while out in the backcountry during a session at Safety Fest in Post Falls.
February 22, 2024
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February 22, 2024 1:09 a.m.
It's the Safety Fest
Free training sessions continue in PF today, Friday
Safe workspaces are more than just hard hats, leather gloves and steel-toed boots. They also include effective communication, appropriate boundaries, trust and cultural awareness. Some factors to consider are gender, the organizational hierarchy and age. "Age could be a factor as some people refuse to take orders from folks that are young," said Adam Gerson, compliance assistance specialist with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Boise Area Office.