Biography

Michael ( Mick) Webster

Sr. Safety Specialist, Author, Investor, Newspaper Publisher and Syndicated Investigative Reporter

BIO Michael ( Mick) Webster publishes the oldest online newspaper the "Laguna Journal". Mr. Webster's Syndicated Investigative Reports are read worldwide, in 100 or more U.S. outlets and in at least 136 countries and territories. He publishes articles in association with global news agencies and media information services with more than 350 news affiliates in 136 countries. He served as a trustee on trade Union funds. He is a business investor & consultant. A noted Author, Lecturer, Educator, Emergency Manager, Counter-Terrorist, War on Drugs and War on Terrorist Specialist, Newspaper Publisher. Radio News caster. Labor Law generalist, Teamster Union Business Agent, General Organizer, Union Rank and File Member Grievances Representative, NLRB Union Representative, Union Contract Negotiator, Workers Compensation Appeals Board Hearing Representative. Mr. Webster represented management on that side of the table as the former Director of Federated of Nevada. Mr. Webster publishes the following on-line newspapers: www.lagunajournal.com www.smallbusinessjournal.com www.prospectorsjournal.com www.indiangamingjournal.com www.elpasojournal.com, and does investigative reports for print, electronic and on-line News Agencies.

Mr. Webster is America's leading authority on Venture Equity/Debt Funding,( Venture Capital by Michael Webster (Author) Trustee on some of the nation’s largest trade Union funds. He is the author of “Venture Capital” and four other new best sellers list. He has helped top executives, average investors and entrepreneurs find capital for start-up and expansion projects and show clients how to maintain and preserve that capital.

Mr. Webster is known and highly respected as a Safety Consultant. Some resent projects he has worked on include 3.0 billion LA County Metropolitan Transit Authority Senior Safety Specialist Purple Line – West Side Extension. $2.7 billion LAX People Mover project. Emergency Manager for Federal Emergency Management (FEMA). He continues to receive confidential calls (questions) from various government (not just U.S.) officials, General Contractors, Sub-Contractors, Builders, Corporate Staff members and Business Owners.

Mr. Webster was a very early advocate that the Indian Nations create and develop Indian Casinos. The purpose and aim was helping to improve the living conditions and the lives of American Indians on reservations. Starting with the Mescalero Apache “Inn of the Mountain Gods” in the state of New Mexico where he served as Head Of Safety.

Mr. Webster has been called the Jack London of finance for his ability to cut through the icy myths and mysteries surrounding the world of financing and putting deals together and lead entrepreneurs successfully into the 21st century. Mr. Webster's experience spans over three decades and includes being on the board of several renown organizations & associations. He is also the author of, the Christian Covenant, the RedRoad, the LemonFast and the United States Civil Defense Emergency Training Manual.

Mr. Webster has Collaborated on a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) course having over 300 plus pages with color text and full color power point presentation. (Survival Family Emergency Response & Preparedness Guide ).

Mr. Webster was the founder in the 1960’s and 70’s of “Paramedic’s On Call” and was one of the earliest providers of Emergency Paramedic services in the nation and become known as the Father of emergency care and transportation of the sick and injured. He was also directly responsible for Doctors to be on site in hospital emergency rooms throughout E Paso for the first time ever, when up until that time Doctors were not in the emergency rooms at the hospitals but were simple on call. He appears frequently on TV and can be heard on Radio nation wide and speaks at major Safety/Financial/Terrorism conferences worldwide.

Mr. Webster instructs cities and counties home defense volunteers on FEMA'S Community Emergency Response Team course (CERT) and provides emergency planning for governments, private companies and corporations, globally. He also teaches experts how to follow the money trail of terrorist.

Mr. Webster has had business dealings with such notable financiers, professionals and entrepreneurs as, billionaires Aristotle Onassis, Howard Hughes; J. Paul Getty; H.L. Hunt; Founder of Circle K Corporation Fred Hervey, President Lyndon B. Johnson, U.S. Senator Lloyd Benson, U.S. Senator John G. Tower, U.S. Senator Ted Stevens, U.S. Senator Howard Cannon, Former Texas Governor John Connolly, Former Texas Governor Mark White, Former Governor of Alaska and U.S. Secretary of the Interior Wally Hickle, former Alaska governors William A. Egan, and Keith H. Miller, Lt. Gov of Alaska and former Mayor of Fairbanks H. A. Red Boucher, U.S. Congressman Richard White, U.S. Congressman Jim Santini, Alaska State Senate President Brad Phillips, Alaska Attorney General, Edgar Paul Boyko, Texas State Representative Bill Clayton, Attorney Melvin Belli, Attorney Oscar Goodman & former Mayor of Las Vegas, Attorney Albert C.S. Ramsey, Attorney Joseph (Sib) Abraham, Attorney Joseph Morgan, Attorney Jerry Seiberling, Attorney C. Thomas McDonald, former Texas State Senator: Tati Santiesteban, Judge Woodrow Wilson Bean Sr., Judge Woodrow Bean Jr. Veteran Broadcaster David Brinkley, Wendell Chino Chief of the Mescalero Apache Indians of New Mexico, Labor union leaders: Harry Bridges, Jimmy Hoffa, and Alaska teamsters boss Jess Carr.

Mr. Webster is the original founder of WIB Financial Group (www.wibfinancialgroup.com , and over the years, has invited such notable investors and entrepreneurs as billionaires Bill Gates, Warren Buffet, Richard Branson, and Donald Trump (to name a few) to participate in Mr. Webster's worldwide consortium of investors.

Mr. Webster was formerly an official with the Teamsters Union in California, Texas and Alaska.

Mr. Webster is a Venture equity/debt funder source and business consultant, Author, Journalist, Investigative Reporter, WCAB Hearing Representative, Counter Terrorist Specialist and Instructor, Emergency Management Specialist and Instructor, Sr. Safety Specialist, Emergency Medical Tec (EMT), Wildland Fire fighter and Instructor, Adventurer, Explorer, Holistic Nutritionist and Amateur Anthropologist.

Mr. Webster has been described as an entrepreneur extraordinaire and a businessperson’s businessperson. Since the tender age of 6 when he sold Spud-Nuts (made out of potatoes) door-to-door in the city of his birthplace, El PasoPaso, Texas. He was born at William Beaumont Army Medical Center, the son of a US Army Officer. Both parents, Albert A. Webster (Father) and Leona Allene Webster (Mother), said, Michael showed at a very early age an interest in commerce and became keenly involved in various businesses. He always seems to look out for the underdog, said his mother.

Mr. Webster supervised on site mitigation of life threatening emergencies including disasters and major relief efforts both here at home, and around the world. He is also active in church and civic organizations. He is the loving husband of Peggy Webster (the former Peggy Rae McDonald) and the proud father of Michael Vincent II, Heather Rae, Renee Marie, and Ronda Ruth Webster, and Vincent, Vance, and Riza Christy.

Mr. Webster’s most recent field of endeavor is that of a venture equity/debt investor, business and safety consultant.

Mr. Webster funds or finds founders for start-up and expansion businesses here at home and around the world, while retaining equity positions in many of them. Mr. Webster also provided his clients with bulletproof asset protection. He is also dedicated to journalism as a syndicated Investigative reporter. He will maintain his other interests in buying & selling businesses, workers advocate, labor relation issues, worker’s compensation, micronomics, safety, emergency management, preparedness and anti-terrorist activities. As well as teaching and sharing in those areas and disciplines. Over the years he has consulted and negotiated on behalf of his clients through five different administrations. He publishes newspapers and magazines and has been a newscaster in the electronic media. As a hearing representative for California's Workers Compensation Appeals Board he represents lien claimants and has recovered millions of dollars for his clients. He still finds in his busy schedule time to develop and write investigative reports.

Mr. Webster has served as administrative Assistant to the president of the Alaska State Senate. He was formerly Executive Director of the Alaska Independent Oil & Gas Association (A.I.O.G.A.) serving under the direction of its founder and Statesman Edgar Paul Boyko, ( the states former Attorney General). Mr. Webster was instrumental in raising bonus capital in the millions for bidding on the Alaska Northslope Oil Leases in 1968, as director of A.I.O.G.A. A.I.O.G.A. was awarded Tracks 20 & 21 estimated known value of approximately $66 million each, by then Alaska Commissioner of Natural Resources Thomas Kelly, as the apparent high bidders, only later to be rejected by the Commissioner. This lead to one of the largest behind the scenes legal battles ever to involve A.L.O.G.A., their lead attorneys, Edgar Paul Boyko (former Alaska State Attorney General), famous attorney Melvin Belli, and former Judge Clem Stevens who were pitted against the State of Alaska and many of the worlds biggest oil companies.

The Northslope Oil Leases ultimately lead to the development of one of the worlds richest oil fields with billions of barrels of recoverable crude oil and the construction of one of the largest man made construction projects of its time. The Alaska Oil Pipe Line over 800 miles long stretching from north to south from Prudhoe Bay at the north slope to the deep water port at Valdez, Alaska. In 1969, Alaska's oil lease sale pumped hundreds of million dollars into Alaska's economy as 179 tracts of potentially oil-rich North Slope lands were leased. Alaska and some of the worlds leading oil giants reaped billions of dollars as a result and they continue to this day.

Later that year, former State Attorney General Edgar Paul Boyko filed suit on behalf of A.I.O.G.A to stop the awarding of 33 of the 179 state oil-lease tracts. Mr. Webster handled the safety and security analysis for the Alaska pre pipeline design and the safety worker issues for the Alaska Teamsters union under the direction of Alaska Teamster Boss Jess Carr and the Alaska attorney General Edgar Paul Boyko.

There are more fields being explored, bid on, and developed even today in the largest of all our states... Alaska. The Federal Government and the state of Alaska has put aside millions of acres of pristine wilderness to protect it from further development by giant oil, gas and mining companies.

Mr. Webster as a Business Consultant represented many of the worlds independent oil, gas, and mining companies, along with some of the worlds high net worth individuals, always with an eye on conservation.

Mr. Webster says the legacy of environmental destruction left by major oil companies with their spills, leaks, explosions, and violations argues that they should not be allowed to drill in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge unless there is a clear real need related to a national emergency.

Mr. Webster is a past or present Board Member of and/or represents over 500 companies, which distribute and market more than 10,000 products and services including health educational and training courses in Emergency Management and safety around the world.

Here is the scope of Mr. Webster's more than twenty five years as a Emergency Manager/ CONSTRUCTION SAFETY SPECIALIST with experience and responsibilities have all been in regards to Occupational Safety and Environment /On Site Health And Safety Manager/Emergency Manager or Consultant within an construction, manufacturing, Government environment, and other related industries, including Federal, State, County and City agencies.

I perform a variety of complex senior-level evaluation, migration, monitoring, development, implementation, investigation and audit work in the areas of construction safety to ensure contract compliant working conditions; comply with contractual and applicable federal, state, and local safety requirements; and to prevent occupational injuries, hazards, and/or financial losses.

Mr. Webster's responsibilities over the years include the management, development,implementation and maintenance of comprehensive Environmental, Health and Safety Management systems. Mr. Webster was responsible for ensuring compliance with all work place safety issues and requirements, which meet or surpass Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Company Regulations and other Federal, State laws, local regulations and standards and specifications.

Mr. Webster further developed, implemented, managed and maintained safety matters and procedures, practices and training for the worksite. which includes Ergonomics and Workers' Compensation, And disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes.

Mr. Webster has extensive background and experience in a union environment. representing both sides of the negotiation table. Former union official and company union manager. Mr. Webster established and implemented short and long range functional goals, objectives, policies and operating procedure. Coordinated all safety matters , and serve as the technical and EHS Subject Matter Expert.

Mr. Webster has extensive expertise in Worker Compensation rules and regulations. He effectively managed Workers' Compensation injuries and cost, through effective worksite safety awareness, training, and related initiatives. Mr. Webster represents either company or employee issues at Worker Compensation court litigation as Hearing Representative and lay officer of the court.

Mr. Webster trained and Promoted effective communication programs to enhance employee awareness of health, safety, and environmental compliance. Mr. Webster oversaw legislative matters and developed and maintained government agency relations. Proficient with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint applications.

Mr. Webster has completed his 40 hr OSHA EM 385 -1-1 certification through the University Of California San Diego. Mr. Webster holds a current OSHA acknowledgment card. The above certifications meet U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and OSHA compliance, along with other Federal and State specifications.

Mr. Webster is current holder of Epidemics, Pandemics and Outbreaks from the University of Pittsburgh

Mr. Webster supervised on site safety. Mr. Webster was in charge of managing all workers on site and as On Site Safety and Health Officer , and previously served as “Qualified Person’s” and “Competent Person” he has experience with working in the specialized fields within the construction industry.

Mr. Webster was in charge of mitigation of life threatening emergencies including search and rescue, disasters, major relief efforts, oversees reconstruction and clean up after disasters. With billions in damages from disasters and billions was the cost for clean-up and new construction.

Mr. Webster is an On Site Safety & Health Officer, and has experience as an Emergency Management Specialist and Instructor, an Emergency Medical Tech (EMT), Construction Program Manager, Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Equipment, Sanitation, Medical and First Aid, Hazardous or Toxic Agents And Environments, Lighting, Accident Prevention, Fire Prevention and Protection, Welding and Cutting, Electrical, Control of Hazardous Energy, Hand And power Tools, Material Handling, Storage and Disposal, Rigging, Load Handling Equipment (LHE), Conveyors, Vehicles, Machinery and Equipment, Floating Plant and Marine Activities, Pressurized Equipment and Systems, Fall Protection, Work Platforms and Scaffolding, Demolition, Renovation, and Re- Occupancy, Safe Access, Excavations and Trenching, Underground Construction (Tunnels), Shafts and Caissons, Concrete, Masonry, Roofing and Residential Construction, Steel Erection, Blasting, Diving Operations, Tree Maintenance and removal, Airfield and Aircraft Operations, Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER), Confined Space Entry, a Wildland Fire fighter and Instructor,

Mr. Webster supervised on site mitigation of life threatening emergencies including disasters and major relief efforts both here at home, and around the world.

Mr. Webster has developed proposed safety policies helping employer and subs to reduce accident-related costs and prevention losses due to a decline in productivity. Future workplace inspections, accident Investigations, training and coaching, and regulatory compliance.

With the United States Civil Defense Assoc.. Participated directly or indirectly in disaster relief and humanitarian aid around the world.

Mr. Participated in the following Emergencies and Incidents:

Yellowstone National Park, Fire Storm: USCDA •1998 - Hurricane Josephine Mexico: USCDA •1998 - Hurricane Mitch, Central America: USCDA •1999 - Columbia Earthquake: USCDA •1999 - Albanian Refugee Crisis: USCDA •2001 - New York Ground Zero WTC #2: USCDA •2001 - Afghan refugee relief effort: USCDA •2001 - Cuba Hurricane Michelle: USCDA •2002 - Kenya / Rwanda Volcano: USHD •2003 - Iran Earthquake USCDA •2004 - Pakistan Emergency Earthquake Relief USCDA •2004 - Caribbean Hurricanes Ivan & Jeanne USCDA •2004-2005 Indian Ocean Earthquake and Asia Tsunami USCDA – 2005 Hurricane Katrina USCDA – 2007 California wildfires USCDA – 2010 Haiti earthquake USCDA – 2011 Fukushima Japan nuclear disaster USCDA – 2012 Issac Gulf Coast Hurricane USCDA – 2012 Hurricane Sandy USCDA – 2013 Lost hikers Orange County California, Cleveland National Forest, Trabuco Creek area USCDA – 2013 Yosemite Rim Fire USCDA – 2013 Colorado flooding USCDA – 2013 Philippines Hurricane relief Typhoon Haiyan USCDA – 2012 Arizona severe storms and flooding USCDA – 2014 New Mexico severe storms and flooding USCDA – 2015 Nepal & countryside earthquakes USCDA – 2015 Texas severe storms, tornadoes and flooding.

FEMA Disasters During My Tenure

2016 - California PILOT Fire

2017 - Hurricane HARVEY Texas, & Louisiana

2017 – Hurricane IRMA Florida

2017 – Mexico EARTHQUAKE

2017 – 2018 - Hurricane MARIA Puerto Rico

2018 – Hawaii Volcano Eruption

Professional Education Certifications

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA)

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH (PITT)

SANTA MONICA COLLEGE (SMC)

SAN MATEO COLLEGE

NATIONAL FIRE ACADEMY (NFA)

FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCYÝ (FEMA)

CALIFORNIA SPECIALIZED TRAINING INSTITUTE (CSTI)

UNTED STATES CIVIL DEFENSE ASSOC. (USCDA)

MCLE, LEGAL SPECIALIZATION AND PARALEGAL CREDIT BY THE STATE BAR OF CALIFORNIA.

Certifications

EM 385-1-1 (OSHA) University of San Diego (USD)

Epidemics, Pandemics and Outbreaks - University of Pittsburgh (PITT)

Emergency Management of Terrorism Santa Monica College (SMC)

Emergency Management Aircraft Disaster (CSTI) San Mateo Collage

Emergency Medical Tech Pima Collage Tucson Ariz

Emergency Response to Terrorism, National Fire Academy. (NFA)

Introduction to Emergency Management (FEMA)

Emergency Management USA (FEMA)

Radiological Emergency Management (FEMA)

Emergency Operations Centers (FEMA)

Exercising Continuity Plans for Pandemics (FEMA)

Intro Continuity of Operations (FEMA)

Continuity of Operations Planning Pandemics (FEMA)

Building For The Earth Quakes of Tomorrow complying with executive order #12699 (FEMA)

Earthquake Preparedness (FEMA)

Nuclear Crisis and Civil Defense (FEMA)

The Role of Voluntary Agencies in Emergency Management (FEMA)

Community Emergency Response Team Instructor (CERT) (FEMA)

Emergency Program Manager. California Specialized Training Institute(CSTI)

Terrorism . California Specialized Training Institute(CSTI)

Preparedness Planning for a Nuclear Crisis. California Specialized Training Institute(CSTI)

•Exercise Design Course. California Specialized Training Institute(CSTI)

Enhanced Exercise Design. California Specialized Training Institute(CSTI)

Terrorism Awareness Public & Private. United States Civil Defense Assoc. (USCDA)

Terrorism search, rescue and recovery. United States Civil Defense Assoc. (USCDA)

Terrorism and natural disaster Planning for Local Governments. United States Civil Defense Assoc. (USCDA)

American Red Cross 1st Aid Instructor & CPR. United States Civil Defense Assoc. (USCDA)

Hazardous Materials Mitigation. United States Civil Defense Assoc. (USCDA)

City, County & State Emergency Planning. United States Civil Defense Assoc. (USCDA)

Emergency Management Professional Series & Instructor. United States Civil Defense Assoc. (USCDA)

Wildland Fire Incident Commander: Instructor Company Basic & Officer Academy (USCDA)

Self Rescuer Instructor L.A.METRO

BasicPlus CPR,First Aid for adults (HSI) Bloodborne Pathogens (HSI)

Member. California Attorneys Applicants Associates (CAAA)

Numerous Certificate’s of Attendance ( as a Workers Compensation Appeals Board Hearing Rep. (WCAB)

Note: Mr. Webster is currently registered with the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP). And is test studying to be certified as an Construction Health And Safety Technician (CHST).

Some affiliations past and present include:

International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) InfraGard

Registered with the Board of Certified Safety Professions (BCSP)

•Director of the Alaska Independent Oil & Gas Association. •Administrative Assistant to the President of the Alaska State Senate. •Executive Director of the Federated Employers of Nevada •Life member- Oxford Club •Director- Medical Systems, Inc. Doctor On Call (DOC) •Director- Paramedics On Call •World Trade Council •Member- Professional Financial Associates (Authorized PFA Registered Associate), United States Civil Defense Chairman

National Commander four star General

•United States Homeland Defense Association (Commander) Rank LT. General. •International Emergency Preparedness Center (Co-Founder) •Past President of a local United States Civil Defense unit holding the rank of LTG. with the National Association. Commandant • •President of SOS International •Charter member-United States Defense Committee •Charter member-Central American Task Force •Member- American Civil Defense •Member- Trade Council •Member- Ambassadors Club •Member- International 20 30 Club •Member- American Red Cross •The Nature Conservancy •The National Trust for Historic Preservation •Cub Scout Master- Cub Scouts of America •Member- National Rifle Association (Award winning Recruiter) •Member- Woodmen of the World •Member- Anchorage, El Paso, Tucson, Laguna Beach, and South Orange County Chamber of Commerce •Workers Compensation Appeals Board State of California Hearing Representative •Sustaining Associate Member of "The California Applicants Attorneys Association" •Laguna Coast Fire Safe Council Red Flag Patrol.

Mr. advocates healthy human life.

The ultimate source for new health and medical findings from around the world, The Miracle of Krystal Salt, Lifetime "Founder" of Natural Cures at NaturalCures.com , Member Victory Outreach International/United We Can. Over 500 Churches and Ministries throughout the World www.victoryoutreach.org , Past or present Publisher of the following print and/or online publications: • Paso Del Norte News Magazine • The Fifth Estate News Magazine •The Global Journal Newspaper •The El Paso Journal Newspaper •The Laguna Journal Newspaper www.lagunajournal.com www.smalbusinessjournal.com, www.indiangamingjournal.com , The Cloudcraft Journal Newspaper • The Christian Global Journal • Global Journal on Terrorism & Intelligence • El Paso TV Guide • Tucson TV Guide •This Alaska Magazine (General Manager) •The Anchorage TV Viewer (Sales Manager) • Personal Master Planning Program (publisher) • Publisher financial/business news letter "For Your Eyes Only". And Docent with Wildland Conservancy.

Mr. Webster is a past or present trustee on the following Trust Funds:

•Bricklayers Joint Trust Fund •Carpenters Health and Welfare Pension and Vacation Trust Funds •Floor Covering Joint Trust Fund And Apprenticeship Training Trust Fund •Glazing Health and Welfare and Pensions Trust Funds •Laborers Joint Trust Fund, and The Teamster Security Fund. Consultant Teamsters Central Pension Fund, Co-Consultant with Edgar Paul Boyko Alaska Teamster-Employer Welfare and Pension.

Mr. Webster is known and highly respected as a Safety Consultant. Some resent projects include 3.0 billion LA County Metropolitan Transit Authority Senior Safety Specialist Purple Line – West Side Extension. $2.7 billion LAX People Mover project. Emergency Manager for Federal Emergency Management (FEMA). He continues to receive confidential calls (questions) from various government (not just U.S.) officials, General Contractors, Sub-Contractors, Builders, Corporate Staff members and Business Owners

EM 385-1-1 (OSHA) University of San Diego (USD)

Epidemics, Pandemics and Outbreaks - University of Pittsburgh (PITT)

Emergency Management of Terrorism Santa Monica College (SMC)

Emergency Management Aircraft Disaster (CSTI) San Mateo Collage

Emergency Medical Tech Pima Collage Tucson Ariz

Emergency Response to Terrorism, National Fire Academy. (NFA)

Introduction to Emergency Management (FEMA)

Emergency Management USA (FEMA)

Radiological Emergency Management (FEMA)

Emergency Operations Centers (FEMA)

Exercising Continuity Plans for Pandemics (FEMA)

Intro Continuity of Operations (FEMA)

Continuity of Operations Planning Pandemics (FEMA)

Building For The Earth Quakes of Tomorrow complying with executive order #12699 (FEMA)

Earthquake Preparedness (FEMA)

Nuclear Crisis and Civil Defense (FEMA)

The Role of Voluntary Agencies in Emergency Management (FEMA)

Community Emergency Response Team Instructor (CERT) (FEMA)

Emergency Program Manager. California Specialized Training Institute(CSTI)

Terrorism . California Specialized Training Institute(CSTI)

Preparedness Planning for a Nuclear Crisis. California Specialized Training Institute(CSTI)

•Exercise Design Course. California Specialized Training Institute(CSTI)

Enhanced Exercise Design. California Specialized Training Institute(CSTI)

Terrorism Awareness Public & Private. United States Civil Defense Assoc. (USCDA)

Terrorism search, rescue and recovery. United States Civil Defense Assoc. (USCDA)

Terrorism and natural disaster Planning for Local Governments. United States Civil Defense Assoc. (USCDA)

American Red Cross 1st Aid Instructor & CPR. United States Civil Defense Assoc. (USCDA)

Hazardous Materials Mitigation. United States Civil Defense Assoc. (USCDA)

City, County & State Emergency Planning. United States Civil Defense Assoc. (USCDA)

Emergency Management Professional Series & Instructor. United States Civil Defense Assoc. (USCDA)

Wildland Fire Incident Commander: Instructor Company Basic & Officer Academy (USCDA)

Self Rescuer Instructor L.A.METRO

BasicPlus CPR,First Aid for adults (HSI) Bloodborne Pathogens (HSI)

Member. California Attorneys Applicants Associates (CAAA)

Numerous Certificate’s of Attendance ( as a Workers Compensation Appeals Board Hearing Rep. (WCAB)

The COVID-19 is creating unprecedented disruptions in the work place

 The COVID-19 pandemic is creating unprecedented disruptions in our job sites and even at home.

As a leader, this moment requires thinking differently about how you manage. It starts by taking stock of new realities that are increasing the risk we face at work.

You might have fewer people working. Your teams might be smaller, they might be doing more work and they might be working longer hours. Some people may be working remotely; they may be using more technology, which may be a new experience for many; and they may be following new work practices that require physical distancing.

People are also distracted by adjustments in their home lives. Their children are home from school, or maybe their spouse is sharing their home office.

With all of these new realities in mind, what can you do differently as a leader? Here are seven things you can do right now to show your workers that you have their back and will help protect them during this time of heightened anxiety.

1. Frequently check in on your people. Do this individually and in groups. Ask about their well-being, as well as that of their family, friends and co-workers.
2. Help them make better, safer decisions that are protective of themselves and others. For example, help them recognize opportunities when decision-making comes into play. If my normal crew has four members and now I only have two, I might ask, “Can we pace the workload so we don’t run into brain or physical muscle fatigue? Is it OK to slow down? Is it OK to swap jobs more frequently? Can we take more ergonomic stretch breaks during the day?”
3. Be more accessible. This may mean widening your door of availability. Recognize that people are worried and may need to talk with someone in management. This might mean checking in with them more frequently. You also need to make it easy for your team to get in touch with you. Give them your cellphone number and answer when they call. Being more accessible will help you guide them through the decisions they need to make to control their exposure situations.
4. Be empathetic. See things from their point of view and walk a few steps in their shoes. This will help convey a sense of understanding of what they’re up against.
5. Express confidence and support. “We will get through this” and “It’s OK to pause work for safety reasons while we figure things out.”
6. Say “thank you” and acknowledge that what they’re doing to help each other and their company is appreciated. Know that people are managing disruptions in their personal lives and they still continue to do their jobs well and safely. Convey sincere gratitude for the professionalism and the care workers bring to their job every day. When people know you care about them, they’ll likely do more for you and their co-workers. This is a great chance for you to show that your organization has a human face.
7. Identify who your go-to person is. Someone you can talk with, to lean on for support. Burnout is a real threat for all leaders, and you need to remember to take care of yourself so you can take care of others.

This is a moment in time that will shape not only the future of your company, but your future as a leader. The ultimate financial consequences of this crisis are unknown, and we can’t control that. But what we can control is how we behave as leaders.

The best boss I ever had taught me something important decades ago, and it’s still true today. He told me, “It’s easy to be a good leader when things are going great, but your real test as a leader comes when times get tough.”

So, how will you measure up?

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GOLD SLUICING

Excerpt From The ProspectorsJournal.com

A sluice box is a metal, wood, or plastic channel that has "riffles" and other devices in it to catch gold. The sluice box is placed in the water with the entrance of the box upstream, so water flows through the box. The sluice box is set with a slight downhill tilt, about 1 inch for every 1 or 2 feet of sluice box, so the water runs fast enough through the box to wash away the lighter blonde sands and gravel, but not so fast as to wash out all the black sand and of course the gold. A good visual measure of correct water speed is a "bubble" created over each riffle.

Sand and Gravels should be shoveled into the top of the box where the water enters. With the removal, by hand, of larger rocks, the small pebbles and lighter sands will be washed out. Black sand and gold will collect in front of the riffles. When you are finished shoveling for the day, the box can be disassembled and emptied into a bucket or tub, and the remaining material (your black sand gold concentrates) can then be panned out.

Sluice boxes come in almost as many varieties as pans. Sluice boxes come in several lengths, from 52 inches down to about 24 inches. Obviously the larger the sluice box, the more gravel it can handle at a time. It will also need cleaning up less often. But, it is bulkier and heavier than smaller sluices. Some sluices can even be folded in two three sections for backpacking.

Nowadays, sluice boxes are usually made of either aluminum or plastic. Aluminum is more durable than plastic, but can be damaged by bending it out of shape. Plastic, though not as durable as aluminum, is more forgiving to rough treatment (unless it becomes brittle and breaks), and is lighter in weight.

The aluminum sluice boxes will have a series of riffles, (generally called Hungarian Riffles) that can be removed or at least lifted to allow cleaning. Under the riffles, ribbed carpet or miner's moss is used to catch the fine gold. The old timers used burlap for this, and so can you. It still works just fine.