Pedestrian Death Rate Up By Double Digits
Posted: April 21, 2016
Smartphones have become so ubiquitous, it's hard to think of a scenario where you haven't seen them being used. We Americans have become literally fixated on our phones that we can be seen using them when they should clearly be in a pocket or at least in silent mode - such as when watching a movie in a theater or when riding a bicycle. Unfortunately,...
Don’t Let Water Damage Soak Through Your Savings
Posted: April 18, 2016
Damage to a home can be costly and time-consuming to repair, but the dangers associated with water damage extend beyond the immediately obvious. Even surfaces that do not feel wet to the touch may conceal serious damage to internal structures, which in turn can lead to even greater repair costs down the line. If the damage isn't covered by your homeowners insurance, then expect the...
Craft Safety Into Your Brewery Operation
Posted: April 15, 2016
Worker safety is an important consideration for a brewery of any size. There are more breweries operating in the United States now than at any other time in history. Data from the Brewers Association (BA), the trade association representing small and independent American brewers, shows that in 2015, 4,269 breweries provided nearly 122,000 jobs nationwide. Covering these employees for workers’ compensation can be expensive for...
Only 1 In 3 Know When Puppies Become Dogs
Posted: April 13, 2016
Each of us may not see eye to eye on everything, but here's something we all can agree on: Puppies are pretty doggone precious. Who among us doesn't melt at the sight of a young pug's scrunched snout or fall to pieces looking into the doughy eyes of a tender-aged Labrador? Where there's less like-mindedness, however, is exactly when puppies transition to full-grown pooches, according to...
Seven Steps To A Safer Workplace
Posted: April 2, 2016
Business 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...
