Robot accidents
Since 1984 there have been 38 robot-related accidents, according to a Zdnet review of OSHA statistics. “Of the 38 incidents, 27 resulted in a worker’s…
Month: May 2018
Booze and boating, a deadly combo
May 19-25 Safe Boating Week Booze and boating, a deadly combo More than 1,000 people die in boating accidents each year. Nine out of ten of them drown,…
Working safely with robots
Don’t trust robots! No, this isn’t about a sci-fi robot takeover. This is about over-confidence. One of the main issues in working with robotic devices is…
Technology brings new safety challenges
The new warehouse is no longer the dusty destination for long-term storage. It’s now a symphony of activity where robots and humans work together in a…
Finding and eliminating money sinks
Budgets often fail because of costs that aren’t accounted for, called money sinks, that derail the budgeting process, according to The Simple Dollar….
Searching for the best car loan rate
Average interest rates on new car loans rose to 5.2 percent in February, and many consumers are not taking advantage of several ways to lower their rates…
Can credit card companies lower your limit?
Credit card companies routinely offer limit increases to entice more spending among good customers but they are just as likely to decrease the limit when…
Credit cards declined more frequently in 2017
Twelve percent or 26 million people had either a credit or debit card declined last year in the U.S., according to USA Today. Insufficient funds accounted…
How small businesses can use the gig economy to grow
About one in three workers in America are currently freelancing and this growing gig economy allows small businesses to grow more efficiently by hiring…
Exorbitant bankruptcy costs hurt small businesses
Even when small businesses would benefit from bankruptcy, the cost of filing for such protection is often cost-prohibitive, according to The Wall Street…