Running any kind of business comes with implicit and explicit hazards, but machine shop owners have more to worry about than the average entrepreneur. The equipment used in machine shops can all be operated safely, but when operated inappropriately or without adequate training or protective gear, it can be extremely dangerous.
Read on to find out about seven of the most common risks associated with machine shops and how to avoid them.…
Continue readingWorkers’ compensation costs extend far beyond the cost of your insurance policy. The costs of a workplace accident also include time lost, attorney fees, disruption to your daily operations and medical costs.
Injuries – no matter how minor or severe – can be time-consuming and costly for any business.
Here are four ways you can reduce workers’ compensation costs.
Failure to make safety a priority can lead to more accidents and higher workers’ compensation costs.
Instead of looking at safety as an expensive choice, look at it as an essential part of your company’s mission and daily practice.…
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