SafetyBlog
Safety Tips for Working in the Rain
If your job requires you to work outdoors, you'll probably encounter bad weather on at least one occasion. While most instances of rainfall shouldn't cause any significant risk for concern, there are times when it increases the risk of injury. So, what steps can you take to reduce the risk of bodily injury when working in the rain?
Beware of Slick Surfaces
Not surprisingly, the risk of slip-and-fall injuries is greater when working in the rain. As rain coats paved and otherwise flat su
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Mar 21st 2017
Tips for a Healtheir Heart
Want to improve your heart health? Sure you do! Heart disease is the
leading cause of death among men and women in the United States, so it
only makes sense for individuals to take a proactive approach towards
maintaining a healthy heart. While there's no way to completely
eliminate your risk of heart disease, you can lower your risk by
following the tips outlined below.
Maintain a Healthy WeightNot
surprisingly, managing a healthy weight can reduce your risk of heart
disease (amo
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Mar 20th 2017
Energy-Saving Tips for the Home
Looking for ways to reduce your home's energy usage? Given the increasing cost of power and gas, many homeowners are searching for energy-efficient solutions. So today we're going to explore a few of the easiest and most effective ways to cut your energy costs and save money in the process.Replace the Air FilterNot every HVAC solution needs a professional technical. There are things homeowners can do themselves to keep their heating and air working properly, and subsequently, lowering their mont
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Mar 15th 2017
Vitamin B May Protect Against Air Pollution-Related Illness
Air pollution has become a growing problem for millions of men, women and children throughout the world. Even if the air in your city "looks" clean, it could be harboring particulate matter that, once inhaled, contributes to respiratory disease and other related illness.While the primary objective in battling air pollution is to reduce the buildup of airborne particulate matter, there's new evidence suggesting that vitamin B may help to mitigate the health effects of air pollution. According to
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Mar 14th 2017
Fatigue in the Workplace: What You Should Know
When you think of common safety hazards in the workplace, fatigue probably isn't the first to come to mind. But whether it's in the medical industry, construction, food service, manufacturing or practically any other sector, worker fatigue is a very real hazard that results in thousands of injuries each year.According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), employees who work the evening shifts are 18% more likely to sustain an injury while on the job compared to their count
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Mar 13th 2017