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‘Tis The Season To Be Safe

December 2, 2011

As the fall chill strengthens to a wintery bite and department store background music shifts from “elevator” to “holiday,” homes and offices throughout the nation prepare to welcome the holiday season with cheer, warmth and décor. Decorating your home or …

Categorized: Buildings

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Outstanding Quality Recognized By Industry Experts

November 23, 2011

High quality service delivery – that’s Vanguard Resources’ specialty. Recently, the facility management leader was again recognized for excellence, this time by FacilitiesNet and Upturn Solutions as a top Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) provider. Experts credit Vanguard Resources’ use …

Categorized: Facilities Management

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Categorized: Business & Industrial

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Reduce the Risks of Campus Violence

November 9, 2011

Campus safety is the responsibility of all of those on campus. You can protect yourself and your community by taking steps to minimize your exposure to risks. Being aware of your surroundings, using assertive body language, keeping doors locked and …

Categorized: Colleges & Universities

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Severe Thunderstorm & Lightning Preparation

November 4, 2011

Thunderstorms can be exciting to watch, especially from the safety of your warm, comfortable couch. Besides staying dry, here’s another good reason to stay inside (and off the phone): each year, more people die from being struck by lightning than …

Categorized: Business & Industrial

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Vanguard Resources Congratulates Employees with Coins of Merit

October 26, 2011

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – Positivity self-perpetuates, even in the workplace. This fact is what inspired Vanguard Resources Facility Management to create their very own, very special coin of merit program. The program’s creator, Dustin Powers, Vanguard Resources’ Chief Information Officer …

Categorized: Business & Industrial

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Preventing an Office Epidemic

October 19, 2011

Epidemics affect and jeopardize all facets of day-to-day business. Rapid, rational response during an illness epidemic or disaster can save your life, the lives of your employees and your business as a whole. Make sure your facility has a “just …

Categorized: Business & Industrial

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Horseplay is No Laughing Matter

October 4, 2011

According to the dictionary: Horseplay means rough fun. Fooling around means doing foolish, useless things. A fool is a person with little or no judgment or common sense. Safety Has NO Sense of Humor Working safely requires knowledge, attention and …

Categorized: Business & Industrial

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Playground Safety

September 27, 2011

The playground is a wonderful place – one that sets the stage for a child’s positive social and intellectual growth. An often idyllic setting, it creates the back drop for many a fond childhood memory. However, playgrounds can also be …

Categorized: Schools

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Injury Prevention in the Workplace

September 21, 2011

Accidents and emergency situations can happen in any environment, in any industry, at any time. Each individual must take an active role to maintain a safe work environment. Drive Safe – Follow all formal safe-driving plans and policies for the …

Categorized: Business & Industrial