In many ways, an air nailer -- or a nail gun -- is one of the most dangerous tools on any job site. Though it does have built-in safety features, any misuse can cause catastrophic injuries. That said, nail guns have revolutionized the construction industry. They allow...
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. This is a reactive way to think, and it puts...
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...
Like any other tool on the job site, you need to know how to use a ladder safely. Many 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. Follow these safety tips to make sure...
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 got hurt in the blast and/or the ensuing blaze. That did not go unnoticed, as the Occupational Safety and Health...
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...
Suffering a broken bone on a worksite is overwhelming. Your mind begins to race and the first thing you think about is missing time on the job. This will affect your financial well-being and your health. You need to focus on caring for the broken bone and getting...
There are many workplace injuries that take place each day in America. The Pew Research Center states that approximately 12.3 million people in America work in factories or manufacturing facilities. These are some of the most dangerous places to work, since there is a...
When you work around chemicals, it can be a very dangerous situation if the chemicals are not handled properly. This includes storing the chemicals once you are done using them. It's important that you and all other employees who handle chemicals know how to properly...
It doesn't matter what type of job you work or where you go to work each day, it's not uncommon for you to wind up suffering a repetitive motion injury. What is a repetitive motion injury? For starters, it is an injury that is caused by making the same motion over and...
