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February 5, 2024

   
 
 
 
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HAVE YOU POSTED YOUR OSHA 300 LOGS?

Employers with more than 10 employees must post their 2023 Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (Form 300A) in their workplace from February 1 through April 30, in a location where employees can see it.

The forms may be downloaded directly from OSHA at this link.

For more detailed information about OSHA reporting requirements, be sure to check out our recent blog: What Pet Care Businesses Should Know About OSHA Recordkeeping Requirements

Still have questions? Please feel free to email ben@ibpsa.com

THRIVE GROUP TOPIC FOR FEBRUARY: LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Managers’ Call: 2/7 at 12:00pm EST
Owners’ Call: 2/14 at 12:00pm EST

The link to join each call can be found on the Thrive Facebook page.

The Thrive Group is a private master group for IBPSA member facility owners and managers only. If you want to learn more, please email us at membership@ibpsa.com.

REGISTRATION FOR THE 2024 FLOW BUSINESS CONFERENCE OPENS MARCH 1ST

Mark your calendars to register early! Attendees who register between March 1 and April 30th will be entered into a drawing to win a certificate good for two nights lodging at La Paloma Resort & Spa, plus breakfast for two in Azul, their on-site restaurant. (Certificate expires 12/31/24)

PET CARE BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS (THE IBBYS)

Nominations for the 2024 Pet Care Business Excellence Awards (also known as the IBBYs) will be opening soon! It’s time to start thinking about businesses or individuals who you feel are raising the bar for professionalism and success in the pet care services industry. We look forward to seeing your nominations soon!

We are also pleased to announce that Stephanie Shipley has been named chairperson of the IBBY Committee. As a past winner herself, Stephanie brings all of her professionalism and commitment to excellence to this new role. We can’t wait to see what the committee does this year!

Please join us in thanking Karoline Brewer for her years of service as the IBBY Committee Chairperson. Her leadership helped the IBBYs get to where they are now, and we are pleased that she will remain on the committee.

 
 

 
 
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