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The right footwear is essential to preventing slip-and-fall injuries in the workplace. According to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), nearly one in five nonfatal workplace injuries involve slips, trips and falls. With the right footwear, you can get better traction with the ground while subsequently lowering your risk of slip-and-fall injuries. Rather than buying a new pair of shoes, though, you may want to consider slip-resistant overshoes.The Basics of Slip-Resista …

Do you live in a region that receives a lot of snowfall during the winter? Clearing snow from driveways, sidewalks, and other areas can be strenuous, but fortunately snowblowers are available to simplify this task. If you're going to use a snowblower, though, you should follow these five safety tips to lower your risk of injury.#1) Clear DebrisClear all debris such as sticks, rocks, toys, and other objects that could damage the machine or be thrown by the machine. This not only protects the …

A circular saw offers a quick and easy way to cut through wooden workpieces. It's a type of motorized power tool that features a circular, disc-shaped blade. As the blade spins, it will cut through the workpiece with which it's used. But circular saw blades don't last forever. You'll eventually need to replace them. How do you know if a circular saw blade needs replacing exactly?#1) Rust SpotsIf you notice any rust spots on a circular saw blade, you should replace it. Most circular saw blades ar …

Contrary to popular belief, you won't necessarily experience better results by exercising more frequently. Statistics by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that over half of all U.S. adults fail to get enough aerobic exercise. A lack of aerobic exercise, of course, increases the risk of heart disease and other chronic ailments. But exercising too much can have a negative impact on your health as well.What Is Overtraining?Also known as overtraining syndrome, overt …

Work boots don't last forever. Most of them will only last for a few years, after which you'll need to replace them. After buying a new pair of work boots, though, you may want to break them in.Like with other types of footwear, new boots are typically stiff. They aren't soft and flexible. Rather, they feature a stiff texture that manifests in the form of discomfort. The good news is that you can break in your new work boots so that they feel softer and less stiff. Here are several tips to follo …