Millions of people work on hundreds of thousands of construction sites around the country every day. Given that scale, if every construction site were made just a little bit safer, it would prevent countless injuries and even save lives. Below are five safety tips that every construction site ought to adopt. 1) Protect Workers from… Read more »
Ever since ancient times, there has been a sizeable workforce looking to work on a day-by-day basis. Day laborers have traditionally been associated with construction, but they can also be found in many other types of work, including auto repair, hospitality and many of the skilled trades. While employing a full-time worker may be a… Read more »
Every company says safety is their top priority and most do a good job of providing a safe workplace for employees, but when employees have to do routine tasks every day, it can dull their awareness of on-the-job safety hazards or cause them to have a more relaxed approach toward safety. In this kind of… Read more »
Every company says safety is their top priority and most do a good job of providing a safe workplace for employees, but when employees have to do routine tasks every day, it can dull their awareness of on-the-job safety hazards or cause them to have a more relaxed approach toward safety. In this kind of… Read more »
In a construction setting, general laborers take care of a many different responsibilities that are physical in nature. These workers are expected to work alongside skilled trade workers to contribute to various construction projects while keeping a clean work area. They may be tasked with setting up construction equipment and machinery for others to use.… Read more »
Day laborers perform work for a business or individual on a per-day basis and are generally paid by the hour or by the day. Although the matter of paying day laborers may seem fairly straightforward, there are a number of critical things to keep in mind. How Many Should You Hire? To begin with, figure… Read more »
While it is a good practice to hire based on experience, many company leaders are finding that employees with solid character and attitude can outperform employees with more experience. Every single hire impacts an entire team or department. When you can identify ability and frame of mind in a hire, you’re looking for someone with… Read more »
Whether you’re on-the-job or mowing the lawn, you should be staying hydrated while working outside in the summer heat. Water comprises about 60 percent of our body by weight and is required to carry out crucial life functions like breathing, digestion and sustaining proper body temperature. When the body becomes even mildly dehydrated, it can… Read more »
Each year, accidents collectively known as “slips, trips and falls” cause tens of thousands of on-the-job injuries and far too many fatalities. The most common causes of slip, trip and fall accidents are slippery walking and working surfaces caused by the spilling of liquids. These types of accidents can also be caused by uneven flooring… Read more »
Sadly, we live in a world where we have to talk about workplace violence, because not doing so would be irresponsible. It is important to note that workplace violence doesn’t just mean the most extreme example: An active shooter situation. Bullying and intimidation are forms of workplace violence that can cause significant psychological and mental… Read more »