There is no escaping winter weather. All you have to do is watch one nightly news show to witness the devastation winter weather is having on Americans across the country. From record snowfall out west to severe weather in the deep south, the winter of 2022-23 continues to set records. Whether you manage a fleet… Share this:
As Benjamin Franklin said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” The timeless saying is especially relevant for companies searching for ways to reduce insurance premiums. Insurance companies calculate premiums by assessing the risk of certain events happening. For example, insurance companies calculate workers’ compensation insurance premiums based on several risk factors,… Read more »
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 500,000 victims sustain some type of injury each year in the United States because of a ladder accident. Around 300 fatalities occur each year because of ladder accidents as well. The annual estimated cost of ladder injuries exceeds $24 billion each year, with… Read more »
Falling from a height can cause serious, even life-threatening injuries depending on how far a victim falls. For example, falling from a roof can produce severe head trauma and/or a damaged spinal cord. Whether you work on a construction site or in an office, it is important to understand how to prevent falls from heights… Read more »
A majority of the safety protocols at construction sites originate at the office of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). From preventing slip and falls to detailing how to operate different types of machinery, OSHA requires compliance with its safety standards for general contractors and subcontractors to qualify for licenses. However, implementing some safety… Read more »
Propane heaters provide an additional source of heat for rooms that do not receive enough warm air from an HVAC system. They are also particularly helpful on construction sites during winter months when heat systems may not yet be installed. A lot has been said about the relationship between propane heaters and carbon monoxide gas…. Read more »
“Bundle up!” It is a phrase that we all hear in the winter, especially when the latest Arctic blast dominates the weather story of the day. Bundling up typically refers to protecting our bodies against the onslaught and potential health risks associated with freezing temperatures. However, bundling up also applies to the pipes that allow… Read more »
It’s that time of the year again… We have already set our clocks back an hour, but the nights grow darker sooner as we progress through the end of the year. For many, it will become very dark before it’s time to leave work and head home for the day. Although the days become darker… Read more »
Do you know how much time you spend looking at a computer screen each day? The screen can be the smallest Smartphone screen or as large as a desktop monitor. According to a recently released report by eMarketer, Americans put in seven hours and 50 minutes on average per day watching some type of digitally… Read more »
Similar to changing an undesired habit, achieving a work-life balance is not as easy as one may think. Therefore, it is no surprise that helping individuals find and achieve work-life balance has become a billion-dollar industry. What makes work life balance so elusive for so many? One of the most important reasons why many of… Read more »
