A year we won’t soon forget, 2020 was full of challenging surprises from a global pandemic and civil unrest to raging wildfires. These unprecedented events brought unheard of challenges not only to our health and safety but to our way of life. While we may not all agree on how things were handled, we can all likely agree on one thing when reflecting on the year: proper preparation for the unexpected is priceless.

Excess dust creates the potential for fires and explosions.

Flammable liquids may be used in finishing and other operations in the shop. Know how to mitigate the risks before using these materials.

Woodworking shop owners need to create a commercial vehicle safety program to protect their businesses from liability.

Woodworkers are loyal to the products they use. Whether it’s a type of blade, tool, nail or screw, they often stick to what they know works. This even holds true for glue. Woodworkers want a glue that sticks and they cannot take chances on a product that will not hold, a problem that could lead to a shoddy end-product, damage to their reputation and ultimately a dip in sales.

Simple steps can protect your shop from suffering a disaster from common woodworking risks.

Safety tips for the plant to protect your woodworking business.

United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey released its Campaign Award Winners for the 2013-14 Campaign season, honoring Pennsylvania and Indiana Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Companies as one of two recipients of the “Culture of Caring Award.”