Shepformation Monthly Newsletter
Information, resources, and news from Shepley for building professionals on Cape Cod and Nantucket.
Workplace Stress
Job stress can lead to poor health and even injury. Job stress is the physical and emotional harm that occurs when the demands of the work do not match the worker’s abilities or the available resources.
How to Choose a Builder
When you hire a pro, you are hiring experience, resources, and leverage with subs and suppliers. Learn what to look for when choosing a builder for a successful partnership on your next home project.
Deck Safety Month Checklist
Join the NADRA in their deck safety awareness program in an effort to promote outdoor living in a safe environment. Homeowners are encouraged to reach out to their contractors for a deck inspection and follow the recommended checklist.
“There is no education like adversity.”
Benjamin Disraeli
Table Saw Safety
Table saws are one of the most widely used woodworking machines. However, when not properly handled, they can lead to injury. Take precautions and consider the following tips for safe operation to protect yourself.
Save Your Back
Your back is made up of several parts, your spinal cord, bones, muscles, and nerve endings. The back supports your head and upper body. Backs are VERY fragile. That is something that we all need to understand and be constantly reminded of.
Falling or Moving Objects
Falling or moving objects disable more than 260,000 workers a year. Of every 100 workers hurt, 14 are struck by something falling or moving. Wearing the right Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) can help workers avoid this kind of accident.