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Seven Steps To A Safer Workplace
Posted: April 2, 2016
Seven Steps To A Safer WorkplaceBusiness owners are responsible for keeping the workplace safe and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) compliant. But accidents still happen. When a worker, customer, or client is injured, it is upsetting and there are often long term consequences. All business owners can reduce risk and maintain a safer, healthier workplace by taking the following seven steps: Ongoing training. Every new employee must be trained...
Multitasking Behind the Wheel
Posted: March 31, 2016
Multitasking Behind the WheelMay we have your undivided attention, please? Of the 210 million licensed drivers in the United States, 660,000 of them are also using a cell phone or an electronic device while driving, according to the National Occupant Protection Use Survey. These drivers are four times more likely to be involved in a car crash, according to research from the National Safety Council. Multitasking behind the...
5 Questions (and Answers) About French Drains
Posted: March 29, 2016
5 Questions (and Answers) About French Drains#1 - What are French drains? French drains are trenches that redirect surface water and groundwater in your yard away from a particular area. The trench is typically filled with rocks or gravel, which surround a perforated pipe. Unwanted water travels through the pipe and empties a safe distance from your home or business. #2 - How do I know if I need a French...
Chip Cards and Payment Trends: What Business Owners Need to Know and Do in 2016
Posted: March 26, 2016
Chip Cards and Payment Trends: What Business Owners Need to Know and Do in 2016Does your business accept chip cards yet? Don’t panic if it’s still on your to-do list, but you may want to get moving on this. Swiping credit cards, a technology dating back to the ’60s, is quickly becoming an outdated process. While there is no law requiring businesses to accept chip cards, there is a shift in liability from banks to businesses. So if your...
8 Maintenance Hacks for Renters
Posted: March 24, 2016
8 Maintenance Hacks for Renters8 Maintenance Hacks Every Renter Should Know One of the biggest benefits of renting versus buying a place of your own is that you usually don’t have to worry about those pesky maintenance needs like mowing a lawn or replacing a hot water heater. And while most rental agreements include a landlord who takes care of your major maintenance worries, there are a few things...