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Safety & Training Short - Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Basics
Objective: To understand how to utilize a chemical's safety data sheet (SDS) to learn more about associated hazards.What is a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)? SDSs are required documents under the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard, which regulates the provision of information on hazardous chemicals in the workplace. OSHA updates this standard to remain aligned with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS), an
Blood Donor Awareness Month
Did you know that January is Blood Donor Awareness month? Since 1970, fifty-six years and counting, every January celebrates the heroes who donate blood and blood-related products to help those with critical needs. January was selected to call attention to the year-round need for blood donations, especially during the winter months when weather, holiday travel, and seasonal illnesses can increase the risk of blood shortages. Blood cannot be manufactured. The only source is generous people willing to donate,
90-Second Home Hardening Videos for Building & Real Estate Professionals
Professionals who build, maintain, landscape, and sell homes play a critical role in wildfire resilience—often long before homeowners recognize their risk. In wildfire-prone regions like Marin County, research consistently shows that home hardening works, reducing how embers, flames, and radiant heat reach a structure. To support this work, Fire Safe Marin has created a series of 90-second videos that highlight practical, high-impact home-hardening strategies using clear visuals and real-world examples
Safety & Training Short - Lead Safety Basics
Objective: To communicate requirements for working safely with lead. Where is Lead Found? Lead is a chemical element that can be found as a toxic heavy metal or combined with other substances to form lead alloys. It’s often used to make batteries, ammunition, and other metal products. In the past, lead was regularly used in fuel, paint, ceramics, caulk, and pipe solder. Residual lead may still be present in older versions of these products as they age and deteriorate.Click here to download the training
Safety & Training Short - Solvent Safety Basics
Objective: To communicate requirements for working with solvents in the workplace.Understanding Solvents A solvent is a compound that dissolves another substance, creating a solution. Common solvents in most workplaces are organic materials such as paint thinners, degreasers, alcohols, and petroleum distillates. These solvents can present significant danger as they evaporate into the air in confined or poorly ventilated areas.Click here to download the training short in EnglishClick here to download the
New Reduce the Risk Video by Fire Safe Marin
We’re excited to share a new video featuring MBA member Kazoo Shearman (Shearman Builders), walking through the installation of noncombustible fiber cement siding as part of a targeted wildfire retrofit. In this project, the homeowner focused on the lower portion of the wall—where ember exposure is highest— installing Hardie® siding within their budget. The video breaks down how flashing, fiber cement siding, and weather detailing work together to improve ember resistance and all-weather