All too often, supervisors and managers do not seem to take safety seriously until something goes wrong and a worker gets hurt. Then they have meetings about how to be safer and how to keep accidents from happening again.
Have you created a living will as part of your estate plan?
If you have already taken the step of creating a last will that outlines who should receive which assets that you own, you may think that your estate planning is done. In reality, estate planning is much more complex than listing heirs and beneficiaries. A good estate plan addresses other concerns as well, even those that may arise before you pass away.
Critical tips for using a ladder safely
Like any other tool on the job site, you need to know how to use a ladder safely. Many workers do not take the risks seriously. They just assume that a ladder is easy and safe to use, even with little to no experience. That's not true.
Wisconsin refinery cited after chemical explosion
In Superior, Wisconsin, Superior Refining Company LLC was the location of a hazardous explosion that resulted in a fire at the plant. A number of workers got hurt in the blast and/or the ensuing blaze.
Wausau man mourned after workplace death
Renters often have mixed feelings about building managers and superintendents. The right one can be just the attentive and responsive presence you want taking care of your home, while anyone else can prove an annoyance or worse. But building maintenance is a dangerous job, rated near construction and emergency services as risky to life and limb.
