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The Skills Gap Problem Defined US manufacturers continue to struggle with the “Skills Gap,” a.k.a the “Talent Gap” problem. Although definitions vary, the problem boils down to the fact that manufacturing jobs continue to get more technical and complicated , while the majority of available job applicants simply lack the skills and experience needed to fill those positions. The situation is only getting worse and has put a major strain on manufacturers who can’t grow or fill orders due to [...]

What Could Trump's EPA & DOL Appointee Choices Signal for EHS Regulation in Texas? As the owner of an environmental, health and safety consulting business, you can bet that I’ve been carefully monitoring the President Elect’s transition process, especially given his campaign promises to reduce regulation.  I’ve been awaiting clues that could signal how his administration intends to approach EHS regulation, especially as it applies to small manufacturing, construction and general industry businesses.  I’ve been especially interested to see who he [...]

Is It Finally Time for OSHA to Start Holding The NFL Accountable for Player Health & Safety Issues? In the spring of 1977 my family and I packed up and moved from Albuquerque, New Mexico to begin a new life in a middle class, suburban neighborhood just southeast of Denver, Colorado.  Soon after arriving we learned that the Denver Broncos headquarters wasn’t far away, and that a few Bronco players actually lived in our new neighborhood.  This was way back before [...]