Here we grow again! Archway Safety & Language has a new home. We are no longer on Wade Hampton Blvd. Now we are off Wade Hampton. This month we moved into Suite 307B at 1 Chick Springs Road in Greenville, South Carolina. We offer first aid, CPR, OSHA, safety, and interpreter training. Although our offerings […]
When I incorporated my business over 13 years ago in addition to providing medical interpretation, I also provided transport services. At the end of 2019, our company discontinued transportation services. It was common for me to pick up patients, transport them to and from their appointments, and then serve as their interpreter. However, sometimes agencies
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Let me begin by making a public plea for help. I want to make a difference and save lives! Studies have shown repeatedly that Hispanic workers are more likely to get injured and die at a higher rate than almost any group. Studies also show that the highest risk groups for injuries are small contractors
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This is Part II of an essay I wrote as part of my course work at Columbia Southern University. Most of the information I have understood for years and taught to others. This time, the research backs my experience and observation. Difficulties in Training Employers handle communicating the company’s safety program. The goal is information
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This is Part I of an essay I wrote as part of my course work at Columbia Southern University. Most of the information I have understood for years and taught to others. This time, the research backs my experience and observation. According to The United States Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS), “27.3 percent of
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The Simpsons is one of the longest-running North American television shows. Did you know that it has been dubbed in eight languages? A colleague relayed a story about a foreign national who came to the US for business. The visitor could speak English and was excited to watch The Simpsons in its original language. However,
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On this occasion, the doctor entered the room and ask the patient if he was a citizen of these United States of America. In an appropriate and humble manner, the patient responded that although he was not a citizen of the United States, he was a permanent resident with the paperwork to prove it. The
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Many companies’ website declare that safety is a core value. However, when supervisors and company leaders are rewarded for production and not held accountable for lack of safety, the message received from the top brass is that worker safety is unimportant. Early in this series, I mentioned that the biggest challenge in creating a sense
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In addition to consulting, we provide onsite safety inspections and mock OSHA inspections. The more proactive a company can be in uncovering any potential hazards, the better they will be able to successfully protect their workers. An adage reminds us that a stitch in time saves nine. Mock OSHA inspections are useful in helping companies
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When it comes to creating a sense of urgency in a safety culture, how we measure safety is important. However, measurement is difficult to relate in a blog. Some of my clients have very advanced safety metrics, while other clients have only begun. Each company will measure differently. There are certain measurements that are very
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Phone : (864) 271-2954
Email : office@ArchwaySL.com
Address : P.O. Box 27309 Greenville, SC 29616
Archway also bridges the gap in communication by offering a wide variety of interpreting and translation services.
Archway also bridges the gap in communication by offering a wide variety of interpreting and translation services.
