Forklift hazards
On a forklift, stability is the key to safety and the most important step is knowing your lift’s capacity, according to ehstoday.com. Always be aware of…
Month: May 2016
Here’s how to properly don a respirator mask
Half-mask respirators are essential equipment in automotive, construction and industrial settings. They can protect the wearer from lead poisoning, dust…
Keep up with your credit report
It’s important to check your credit reports on a regular basis to ensure that there aren’t any errors and to help protect yourself against fraud and ID…
Tax-free savings plans for people with disabilities
States across the nation are beginning to offer an investment account for people with disabilities. It’s similar to the 529 college savings plans. The…
Some storage companies pick up your $5 box, then deliver it when you want it back
A new segment of the storage industry is challenging the you-haul-it model of storing your stash. A startup called RedBin will pickup and store boxes for…
People want to know what’s in the food, where it comes from
Hershey Co.’s “smart labels” put more nutrition information on packages and will soon tell where ingredients come from. Kellogg Co. and General Mills now…
The Thrift Savings Plan is a 401(k)-type program for military people
A new program will help service men and women save money with a government match, much like a 401(k) program. The fiscal 2016 defense spending bill,…
Zebra bar-code scanner reduces worker wrist stress
Imagine having to extend your arm, rotate your wrist, and click the scanner about 3,000 times a day. That’s how workers at warehouse companies assemble…
Former Secretary of Defense tells how to be a passionate leader
Book Review Former Secretary of Defense tells how to be a passionate leader One top book reviewer says almost any manager or hopeful has a book on how to…
Leadership begins three things you don’t need
You’ve got the know-how and the experience you’ll need to lead others, but you often wonder whether you have the image to be a leader. First, forget about…