Work injuries can be avoided with proper training, equipment and a clean work area, but sometimes things go wrong and someone gets hurt. It is very important, both for the employee and the company that the correct procedure is followed after a work-related injury. Here are the five things employee should do when injured at …
Apr 02
Getting Involved In Construction: 5 Skills To Bring To The Table
Being a construction worker isn’t as simple as showing up to the job site, nailing a few boards together and then calling it a day. Construction workers must possess a certain set of skills and abilities if they want to excel, and employers look for candidates with these skills when they need to hire. 1. …
Apr 01
Five Ways You Can Make a Landscaping Project Affordable
Landscaping seems like a daunting and expensive job, but it doesn’t have to be. Slow down, let yourself enjoy the project, and don’t think you have to spend a lot of money. The five steps listed below can start you on a manageable and enjoyable landscaping journey. #1 Prioritize Don’t think you have to go …
Mar 27
Stay Safe: Five Safety Precautions You Should Be Taking on the Job
Working at a construction site can be one of the most dangerous occupations anyone can do. Many accidents can and do happen on construction sites annually, but here are five major precautions to keep in mind for safety. Safe Clothing Construction workers should have clean and protective clothing, such as those found at www.tecgenselect.com. Protective …
Mar 20
Tips for buying new carpet
So you are thinking about new carpet and you don’t know where to start. [pullquote align=”left|center|right” textalign=”left|center|right” width=”30%”]This is understandable given all the different options to choose from.[/pullquote] Should you go with the cut and loop pile carpet with its varied texture to help hide footprints or perhaps the velvet plush …
Mar 18
Like Working With Your Hands? 6 Careers To Consider
Employment experts agree that for long-term job satisfaction workers should pursue careers that suit their personalities and skills. And in this every growing technology age many of those you take enjoyment from working with think there are less avenues for them to make a career. But that couldn’t be more far from the truth. So …
Mar 13
How To Check Your Furnace Heat Exchanger For Leaks
What Is A Heat Exchanger? A heat exchanger is a device which transfers, or exchanges, heat from one thing to another. In reference to a furnace, or an HVAC system, it has a dual purpose. It keeps any exhaust from entering the living space of your home while allowing the heat from your furnace …
Mar 12
Save Your Money: Six Government Tax Credits You May Miss
Each year, tax season rolls around and, inevitably, taxpayers fail to claim all of the possible government tax credits that could help them avoid making a payment to the IRS on April 15. If you avoid these missteps, you can be one of the taxpayers savvy enough not to leave money on the table. 1. …
Mar 10
Save on Start Up Costs by Holding Off on These Investments
When starting a company, it is easy to run out and spend a lot of money. While this was the case in the last tech boom, you should exercise more restraint as things are not always going to go smoothly. When minimizing costs, you can hire more employees and invest more in the company. With …
Feb 25
Keep Calm and Work On: How to Handle a Workplace Injury like a Professional
Workplace injuries sometimes seem harmless, but even the smallest injuries can result in long-term medical problems. Some can cause job loss. Yet, if handled correctly, this does not need to happen. If if you handle it professionally, a workplace injury can help you achieve personal growth. What is a Workplace Injury? According to the Workplace …