How to Improve Safety in Automobile Repair Shop

March 31, 2020


Safety should be on top of everyone’s mind when working in manufacturing facility. Automobile repair shop is no exception. In fact, it is even more important to observe safety procedures when it comes to working in the auto repair shop. Not only are you dealing with large vehicles, but they are hoisted on lift trucks for the technicians to work underneath it. A small mistake made and it will not take long for the vehicle to come crashing down crushing anyone who is standing under it. You can never be more careful when working in this type of situation. So, what steps do you need to take to improve safety in the automobile repair shop? Here are the important tips:

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5 Reasons to Hire Professional Electricians for Your Commercial Establishment in Long Island

March 23, 2020


Formerly known as The Island of Nassau, Long Island is located in the southeast part of New York, extending eastward into the magnificent Atlantic Ocean. Typically, the climate in this attractive destination for beach lovers is humid. However, the Island has a history of devastating tropical cyclones. The windy weather here adversely affects the electricity supply.

Despite these shortcomings, the Long Island commercial real estate has excellent prospects. The latest reports suggest that commercial establishments here account for 47% of the electricity consumption in New York.

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Opportunities and Challenges in Deep Offshore Exploration

February 12, 2020


In the last several decades energy exploration has made tremendous progress. Advances in technology are facilitating activities such as subsea asset integrity management processes; it has also enabled energy exploration companies to go deep into waters with offshore drilling or underground for natural gas using fracking techniques. As the oil and natural gas reservoirs get depleted on the ground it has become necessary to find locations that have not yet been explored. Many large energy producers have established special units to perform research regarding feasibility of going to these uncharted territories in search of oil or natural gas.

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The Rise of Advanced Technology Instruments in Healthcare and Environmental Industries

November 7, 2019


Healthcare and environmental industries are going through renaissance recently with the introduction of advanced technology that is enabling design of new instrument. These advanced instruments enable those working in the design, manufacturing, testing or support do their job more efficiently and with accuracy not seen in the past. They are also responsible for improving the safety and security of the individuals as well as facilities. Here are few of those instruments that show how they can be used in various applications.

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Project Safety Plan: Why You Need One

September 10, 2019


Be it a regular or big-ticket project, every project in the construction or engineering industry involves a high level of risk. Management can minimize risks and prevent accidents from taking place before the project takes off. However, there needs to be a fail-proof safety plan in place. [Read more…]

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4 Health and Safety Actions You Must Take When Starting a Small Business

August 15, 2019


There’s a lot to think about when starting a small business, it’s incredibly exciting when ideas start to come to fruition. Office infrastructures need to be put in place and employees will need to be hired to carry out daily tasks and keep the business moving forward.

One area that should never be overlooked when starting a new business is the health and safety areas you are providing for your staff to create a safe and secure environment for them to work in. Don’t forget these four points along the way.

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7 Tips Small Business Employees Can Use When Working Outdoors

April 1, 2019


An estimated 555,000 non-fatal injuries to workers were self-reported in 2017/18, with 144 workplace fatalities recorded over the same period. If we step away for a moment from the enormous personal and emotional side of having an employee injured or killed, for a small business this loss of manpower can lead to a significant drop in productivity and output. Perhaps more significantly, workplace injuries can lead to litigation which could result in irreparable reputational damage, financial penalties and even a prison sentence, if you as an employer were found to be at fault.

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Workplace Practices and Procedures to Follow for Employee Safety

January 24, 2019


Did you know that in the United States, a worker is injured on the job once every seven seconds? That adds up to 12,300 injuries each day, or a staggering 4,500,000 every year.

As a small business owner, you owe your employees a safe working environment. Not only will maintaining a safe workplace lower the odds that you will have to pay out workers compensation claims, but it’s just the right thing to do.

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What Does Your Business Need to Know about Protective Equipment to Avoid Accidents

January 24, 2019


If you run your own business, the likeliness of you knowing about Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is quite high. Last year, the PPE Directive 89/686/EEC4 was replaced by the Regulation 2016/425 in a bid to improve health and safety at work.

However, a lot of managers will be trying to find out how this will impact them — especially if they operate both solely in the UK or within the European Union. Opposed to the former directive, the new regulation is a binding legislative act that must be applied in its entirety across the EU without requiring separate national legislation.

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How Can Specialty Fleet Software Help Your Small Business Succeed

January 18, 2019


If your small business has a fleet of vehicles, it’s essential to know details about each car, truck, or van. Decades ago, the primary solution was to stay in contact with each driver via telephone or even a pager, but now, the options are significantly more high-tech due to software. Several fleet management solutions have emerged in the market that take advantage of advanced technology such as GPS, sensors, etc. to make managing the fleet safe as well as efficient.

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