SafetyBlog
Can Calcium Supplements Increase Risk of Heart Disease?
That's what some medical experts are
saying. It's estimated that roughly half of the United States adult
population takes at least one daily supplement, one of the most
common being calcium. Calcium supports strong bones, making it
particularly beneficial for older adults. According to a new study,
however, taking calcium.Researchers from John Hopkins
University of School of Medicine analyzed data in more than 2,700 men
and women, some of whom were taking calcium supplements, over the
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Oct 17th 2016
Expert Fall Protection from the Mobi-Lok Vacuum Anchor
Safety is crucial for all professions, but it’s especially so for workers that have to be on high platforms with a risk of falling. The
Mobi-Lok Vacuum Anchor provides fall protection for the 21st century. It can be used for a number of jobs, anything from the aviation industry for workers working on plane’s fixing the fuselage and other parts, on a skylight atop of a locomotive or even for those repainting a section on a water tower. This Vacuum Anchor system can anchor to
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Oct 13th 2016
Impactful Driver Education Tools: Drunk Buster Goggles
Drinking and driving has been a hot topic over the last few decades. Countless commercials, advertisements and programs such as MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) have been formed to stop drunk driving and emphasize the dangers of driving under the influence are prevalent in today’s society. So why do people continue to drink and drive? The answer is simple, because they think they won’t crash and that alcohol won’t affect them like it does others. Some people even believe they
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Oct 13th 2016
Common Hazards in the Workplace that Could Injure Workers
Each year, hundreds of thousands of workers in the United States are injured while on the job. Some of these injuries are minor, consisting of just bruises and cuts, while others are more severe. As an employer, it's your responsibility to provide a safe working environment for all of your employees. So today we're going to take a closer look at some of the most common hazards in the workplace.Spilled LiquidsNot surprisingly spilled liquids are one of the most common hazards in the workpla
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Oct 13th 2016
Facebook Launches New Work-Friendly Network
Ever wish you could use Facebook while sitting in the office? Some companies block social media networks like Facebook, fearing it could hurt workers' productivity levels. But the social media giant announced earlier this month that it was releasing a special work-friendly version of its service.Facebook has become the world's biggest social media network, boasting more than 1.4 billion monthly users. Statistics show that more than half of the U.S. population has a Facebook profile, attesting to
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Oct 11th 2016