SafetyBlog
Are Vitamin Supplements Really Beneficial?
Millions of men and women take a daily vitamin supplement. Whether it's a vitamin C, vitamin D or a multivitamin, the general belief is that taking these supplements will help you meet your daily intake of the respective vitamin or nutrient. Unfortunately, though, there's new evidence suggesting that vitamin supplements offer little-to-no benefit. In fact, some could potentially do more harm than good. According to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JA
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Jan 2nd 2018
6 Tips to Protect Against Running Injuries
Running is one of the best all-around
workouts you can do. It engages your entire body while burning fat
and building muscle in the process. Unfortunately, though, running
also carries an inherit risk of injury. According to the University
of South Florida, 65% of all runners will sustain injury in any given
year. So, what steps can you take to protect against running
injuries?#1) Wear the Right ShoesDon’t underestimate the importance of
wearing the right shoes when running. A good pair o
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Jan 1st 2018
Study: Exercise Keeps the Brain Young
Statistics show that the average
person’s brain shrinks by roughly 5% every decade after the age of
40. This means the brain of a 60-year-old is about 10% smaller than
that of a 40-year-old. While there’s no way to turn back the hands
of time, you may be able to slow the rate at which your brain shrinks
by exercising.A new study conducted by researchers
from the National Institute of Complementary Medicine in Australia
and the Division of Psychology and Mental Health at the University of
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Dec 27th 2017
OSHA Announces Increase in Workplace Fatalities
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced an increase in work-related fatalities for 2016.After analyzing the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Census of 2016 Fatal Occupational Injuries report, OSHA determined that some 5,190 U.S. workers had lose their lives while working in 2016. That's roughly a 7% increase from 2015, signaling a disturbing new trend. Based on the these findings, OSHA says the fatal injury rate for U.S. workers was 3.6 per 100,000 full-time worker
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Dec 26th 2017
Top 6 Safety Hazards in the Office
Do you work in an office? When you think of workplaces with a high risk of injury, the modern office probably doesn't come to mind. After all, it's usually laborious jobs that have the highest rates of worker injury. Nonetheless, countless office workers are injured on the job every year. In this post, we're going to take a closer look at some of the most common safety hazards in the office.#1) Musculoskeletal SisordersMusculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are perhaps the most common injury sustained
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Dec 25th 2017