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To maximize productivity and build a successful manufacturing business, you need to keep your employees safe. What’s the best way to accomplish this goal? Use these five strategies to make safety an essential part of your manufacturing culture. Hold Everyone Responsible If someone sees a problem, ignoring it shouldn’t be an option. Employees, supervisors and even the CEO should understand reporting dangerous situations is not only expected but also required. To get your…
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Your career is important, but your family, friends, and interests are important too. So, how can you keep your job from overshadowing everything else? Use these tips to take control of your work/life balance. Admit Perfect Balance Doesn’t Exist Although most like the idea of a perfect work/life split, reality can be much different. One week, you may find yourself logging countless hours of overtime to hit a deadline. And another week, you may take…
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Manufacturing can be a dangerous industry. Following safety regulations is the best way to protect both your employees and your company. Check out the top 10 OHSA violations and learn how to prevent them. 1. Machine Guarding Guards protect people from machine’s moving parts as well as from flying chips and sparks. Employers need to make sure machine guarding is in place and used properly. Preventative Measures: Equipment should be inspected regularly and before each…
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Winter weather has arrived along with snow, ice, blustery winds, and frigid temperatures. If you work outdoors throughout the winter months, you need to keep yourself and your coworkers safe. Prepare for the elements with these extreme cold weather safety tips. Dress Appropriately The right clothing is one of the best ways to protect yourself against freezing temperatures. Use loose-fitting layers to keep your body warm.…
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