Bloodborne pathogens are something that everyone should be aware of. While you may not be exposed to them on a daily basis, you should understand what potentially infections materials are and how exposure occurs. Bloodborne pathogens are infectious microorganisms in human blood that can cause disease in humans. In addition to Bloodborne pathogens, you should also be aware of Other Potentially Infectious Materials (OPIM) such as bodily fluids. In order to reduce or eliminate the hazards of occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens, an employer must meet the requirements of OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) where employees are likely to be exposed to such hazards. Continue Reading →

Firm Makes Significant Jump Over Last Year's Results TOLEDO, Ohio, June 28, 2024 – SSOE Group, an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, has again been named a “Hot Firm” by management consulting and research firm Zweig Group. SSOE’s new #26 ranking reflects an increase of 25 spots over the 2023 list results, signifying that SSOE is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, planning, and environmental consulting firms in the U.S. and Canada. Firms are ranked by a score comprised of both dollar and percentage revenue growth rates over a three-year period. Established over 20 years ago, this ranking is the only list celebrating and honoring growth in the industry. Continue Reading →

According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the construction industry has the second-highest rate of suicide in the U.S. There are approximately 123 suicides per day. That breaks down to one death by suicide every 12 minutes. In construction, it is typical for us to discuss physical safety on a daily basis. The focus of our work plans has been on keeping ourselves and our co-workers safe from bodily harm. What we have not typically talked about is our mental health. When you see someone physically struggling with a task, do you stop them and ask them if they need help? What about our mental state and the ability to perform the task at hand? Do we conduct a Job Safety Analysis (JSA) to see what hazards are floating around in our heads that day? When we see someone emotionally struggling, do we stop them and ask them if they need help? Continue Reading →

TOLEDO, Ohio, May 28, 2024 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, is celebrating reaching 1,500 employees in 2024 while also being named a Great Place To Work for the seventh time. Since October 1, 2023, SSOE has hired 290 new employees. As the firm continues to outpace its year-over-year performance in both revenue and market share, the recruitment and retention of top talent remains a strategic focus. This certification is the most distinctive employer-of-choice recognition that companies aspire to achieve, and the only recognition based entirely on how employees feel about their workplace. Continue Reading →

Ready to leap forward? Daylight Saving Time 2022 will begin for most of the U.S. on Sunday, March 13, at 2:00 a.m. Continue Reading →

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 15, 2024 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm headquartered in Toledo, is excited to announce it has expanded its operations in Columbus, Ohio. The firm first opened its doors in Columbus in 2008 as a response to SSOE’s commercial architecture and engineering client needs at the time. Today, 41 employees call Columbus their home office—a number that has more than doubled in the past two years alone. Continue Reading →