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Michael Place

Michael Place is the training director for Dakota Supply Group and the chairman for DSG’s Safety and Wellness Focus Group. He also serves as a member of ASA’s Safety Committee and participates in industry and nonindustry organizations promoting safety, training and continuing education. He can be reached at mplace@dsginc.biz.

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Eye on Safety

Abatement, communication and advice are key to incendent response

The emergency is over, now what?
Michael Place
November 9, 2023

What happens after the dust clears on the immediate aftermath of an incident? What should workers, supervisors and managers be focused on then?


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exit doors

Eye on Safety: Active shooter preparedness

Two plans are better than one.
Michael Place
November 8, 2022

The purpose of this article is to raise awareness on the importance of having an established active shooter program. Given the nature and unpredictability of these events, nearly every business benefits from doing so.


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Eye on Safety: Racking Safety

Know your flue space requirements.
Michael Place
December 10, 2021

There are very few work-related emergencies that carry more risk and danger than fire events. Many regulations related to fire prevention have been developed to protect workers and facilities with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) being responsible for many of them.


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Eye on Safety: Prepare for the unexpected

5 helpful tips for emergency preparedness planning.
Michael Place
November 10, 2021

Safety and health-related emergencies aren’t common in business. In fact, real emergency situations are quite rare.


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Eye on Safety: Electrical safety programs

What you need to know about the most dangerous hazards.
Michael Place
December 9, 2020

The purpose of an electrical safety policy is to provide a safe and healthy work environment by protecting employees from injury or death caused by uncontrolled electrical hazards. 


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Hazard communication: Be great in these 3 areas

Michael Place
March 16, 2020

Imagine being a worker at a jobsite. It’s your fourth day on the job and you see a myriad of compressed gas cylinders stacked on a pallet being dropped off in your work zone. 


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Eye on Safety: Driver qualification

Michael Place
November 28, 2018

For many organizations in the wholesale-distribution industry, delivery drivers are a consistent touchpoint for customers.


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Eye on Safety: Fire safety best practices

Michael Place
September 27, 2018

VPP certification should be pursued for the safety and well-being of your employees.


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Michael Place: Fire drill best practices

Fire drills are more than a compliance requirement.
Michael Place
August 22, 2018

Conducting an effective fire drill is good business.


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Eye on Safety: Reasonable suspicion: What you need to know

Michael Place
April 27, 2018

It can be a difficult challenge to uncover substance abuse in the workplace.


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