Problem: Article: There is no right time to move an office as no matter what, you will not be operational for a few days. However, you should try to plan the move during a down period or a known slow period for your business. This could be in January, as it is often slow after Christmas in December, or this could be in the summertime when you have fewer people in the office. Every moving company will have their own protocol for relocating an office. You should discuss any preparations that need to be done on your end to make the move as smooth as possible.  The moving company may ask that employees pack up their own cubicles or areas in packing boxes and unplug their electronics. You should go over how to pack for a move and safe packing practices with your employees. You should also discuss if you will need to dispose of items that are not being moved to the new location on your own or if the moving company will do this for you. For most companies, the IT department is essential to operations. You may want to arrange for the IT department to move into the new space gradually so it is set up first in the new space. This will ensure the company can get up and running much quicker after the move. You may also want to work with your IT department to arrange for any upgrades to equipment before the move occurs. This will ensure the IT department is up to date and running efficiently in the new space. You should prioritize your key departments so they are moved into the new office first and can be up and running right away. This could be key employees in a department, like customer service representatives, or major departments that make up a huge part of your business, such as the manufacturing department. Focus on key departments first and move them ahead of other departments that can work remotely or on a looser timeline. Talk to your company’s insurance company about moving insurance, as companies are required to get insured for any major moves. You will need to provide an accurate list of your inventory and estimate the worth of the total number of items being moved. You will need to leave the old space as clean as it was when you moved into the space. You may need to organize a clean up crew made of volunteers from the company or hire cleaners to come in once the space has been cleared out.
Summary: Do the relocation during a down period. Discuss preparations with the moving company. Prioritize the IT department. Set up key departments first. Get moving insurance. Arrange for a clean up crew for the old location.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: It’s important to distinguish between these two terms and to use them properly in your assessment.  A hazard is anything that may cause harm. For example: chemicals, electricity, working from heights like a ladder, or an open drawer.  A risk is the chance that these hazards could cause harm to others. For example: a chemical burn or an electric shock, a fall from heights, or an injury from hitting an open drawer. Think about any hazards you notice as you walk around. Ask yourself, what activities, processes, or substances could injure your employees or harm their health?  Look at any objects, office furniture or pieces of machinery that could be hazards. Examine any substances in the workplace, from chemicals to hot coffee. Think about how these substances could injury your employees. If you work in an office, look for any long wires in walkways or under desks, as well as any broken drawers, cupboards, or counter tops. Examine the chairs at your employees' workstations, the windows, and the doors. Look for any hazards in the common areas, such as a faulty microwave or an uncovered section on the coffee machine. If you work in a big box store or a warehouse, look for any machinery that could be hazards. Note any spare materials, like hangers or safety clips, that could spill or land on an employee. Look for any hazards in the aisles of the store, like narrow shelving or cracked sections of the floors. Your employees will be able to help you identify any hazards they encounter on the job. Send out an email or have an in person discussion asking for feedback on any possible hazards in the workplace. Ask specifically about hazards that your employees think could result in significant harm, such as slips and trips, fire hazards, and falling from heights. They can help to explain the hazards and put them in perspective in terms of how the equipment was made to be used and how misuse can lead to hazards. The manufacturer's instructions will likely be on the labels of any equipment or substances. You can also check the manufacturer's manual for more information on possible hazards associated with the equipment or substances. These documents will help you identify less obvious hazards, and any hazards that have occurred before in the workplace. If you are in a management position, you can likely access these records for your company online or in the company files. Long term hazards are hazards that will have an impact on workers when they exposed to the hazards for a long period of time. These could be exposure to high levels of noise, or exposure to harmful substances over a sustained period of time. This could also be safety hazards through the repetitive use of equipment, from a lever on a work site to a keyboard at a desk. Depending on your country, you can access practical guidance on hazards in the workplace via a government health and safety guidelines website. These sites have a list of hazards and possible ways to control them, including recognized hazards such as working at height, working with chemicals, and working with machinery.  In the U.S., you can access the government health and safety guidelines website here: https://www.osha.gov/. In the UK, you can access the government health and safety guidelines website here: http://www.hse.gov.uk/.

SUMMARY: Understand the definition of a “hazard” and of a “risk” to the workplace. Walk around your workplace. Ask your employees about any possible hazards. Check the manufacturer’s instructions or data sheets for any equipment or substances. Look at any accident and ill-health records for the workplace. Think about any possible long term hazards. Visit a government health and safety guidelines website.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If the court finds that the adoption meets the requirements and is in the best interests of the child, it will approve the order and fill out the remaining section of the Adoption Order. The court can never grant the adoption if any of the following are true:  If either adoptive parent has been convicted of a felony related to child abuse, neglect, spousal abuse, child pornography, other crimes against a child, or for any crime involving rape, violence, homicide, or sexual assault; If either adoptive parent was convicted of a felony for physical assault, battery, or a drug or alcohol related offense within the last five years. In many adoptions, other issues must be resolved before the court.   For instance, in most cases, the parties must complete and submit the ADOPT-310 Contact After Adoption Agreement form, which explains who in the child’s birth family the child will be able to remain in contact with and what type of contact will be allowable.   For International Adoptions, the court will ensure that the requirements of the Hague Convention have been meet. The parties should bring the ADOPT-216 Verification of Compliance with Hague Adoption Convention form with the required background information filled out. The court will find if the parties have met the convention’s requirements, which the international agency will help ensure the parties meet before the hearing. Ensure that you keep several copies of each document related to the adoption including the Adoption Order with the judge’s approval of the adoption for your records. Children and families dealing with adoptions may require additional post-adoption preventive, supportive, and therapeutic services. The agency that was used for the adoption or the California Association of Adoption Agencies is a good resource for these types of services.
Summary:
Have the court complete the Adoption Order. Ensure all related issues are resolved. Keep all relevant paperwork. Deal with any post-placement issues.