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OSHA’s Top 10 Most Cited Safety Violations for 2013
Workplace safety is one of our most highly regarded practices here at the Roscoe Company. We value our employees and customers and take every precaution to ensure the well-being of our partners. It is interesting to note the most commonly issued safety violations published every year by the OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration). They … Read more
Execution Management Tool Strengthens the Organization & Benefits Customers
While Roscoe, an independent, family owned uniform rental company, has benefited from strategic planning since 1982, we have driven implementation of those plans to new heights with its use of KeyneLink™. Introduced to the tool by Bruce Hodes of CMI, a consultant with extensive experience in corporate planning and team building, the Roscoe uniform rental … Read more
Safety Driving Tips for Fleet
With the volatility of the weather this winter it is no surprise that highway fatalities have increased. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) there were 1,082 more deaths in 2012 than in 2011, mostly involving motorcyclists and pedestrians. While highway deaths over the past five years continue to remain at historic lows … Read more
Customer Perceptions of Uniforms in the Workplace
What is the first thing you notice when you walk into a place of business? The décor? Lighting? Music? Staff? How about the dress of the employees? A J.D. Powers and Associates survey of about 1,000 respondents researched the association between consumer and business-to-business buyer preferences for uniforms on employees. We knew that present-ability can … Read more
Chicago: The Innovation Capital of the World
Few are as proud to be a Chicagoan as the locals in this stunning metropolis; even when it’s coated in ice. Don’t believe us: check out these pictures. Apparently, we have good reason according to the list compiled by Blue Sky Innovation of the 20 greatest innovations Chicago gave the world. Topping the list are … Read more
Out With the Old, In With the New: Garment Replacements
The Chicago uniform company recently discussed shortages and repairs as part of a series outlining the common industry issues and how Roscoe works to reduce and eliminate these disruptions. Today’s post will feature replacements. If replacements are not handled properly, it could very well lead to shortages which is quite the hassle. Roscoe has a … Read more
Defend Your Workplace Against Illness
While some have the luxury of almost never getting sick, 98% of workers are affected by minor illnesses each year. Spending about eight hours every day, in the same space, touching the same appliances, machinery, buttons, handles and surfaces as your peers will affect even the toughest of immune systems. There are certain areas in … Read more
Staying Safe in Extreme Cold
The temperatures and weather conditions that hit the Midwest and most of the U.S. the last couple of days have been brutal. The record setting temperatures caused many states to issue disaster warnings, close schools, offices, and major roadways. This uniform rental company, however, stayed operating, as did most of our customers. Thankfully, our Team … Read more
Getting Organized in 2014
If you’re still trying to keep the resolutions made in 2011, or 2010, it might be time for some new ones. A resolution that might not be at the top of anyone’s list is to be more organized, personally and professionally. It’s not one we give a lot of thought too because it doesn’t sound … Read more
