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Do You Suffer From Springtime Allergies? Here Are Some Tips.
The colorful, blossoming plant life can only mean one thing: spring is officially here. While the warm temperatures are a welcome change from the bitterly cold winter, it's also a time when allergies kick in. After being outside, you may experience watery eyes, sneezing, itchy throat, runny nose and/or sinus congestion. If you experience one or more of these symptoms, keep reading for some helpful tips on how to prevent and cope with outdoor allergies.According to the Centers For Disease Control
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Apr 1st 2014
5 Ways To Encourage Better Safety In The Workplace
The cost of on-the-job injuries can place a heavy financial burden on companies. According to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OHSA), U.S. businesses spend $170 billion on injuries and illness.Taking the initiative to create a safe working environment can reduce these costs by 20-40%. But how exactly do you encourage better safety in the workplace?#1) Offer IncentivesOffering incentives to employees is a simple yet highly effective way to encourage better safety. The trucking i
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Mar 26th 2014
FDA Pushing To Regular Sunscreen Lotions
Now that spring is upon us, more and more people throughout the country are gearing up for those much-needed beach vacations and getaways. There's nothing quite as relaxing as soaking up some rays on your favorite beach. However, there's been growing concern over the Federal Drug Administration's (FDA) failure to regulate sunscreen lotions, oils and other related problems, leaving some people to question whether they are safe to use.According to reports, the FDA has not updated its list of appro
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Mar 26th 2014
Common Sources of Carbon Monoxide In The Workplace
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless gas that can prove fatal when inhaled. Employees who work around diesel, propane and other combustion engines are often placed at risk for CO poisoning due to the large amounts of this toxic gas being produced. If you own and/or manage a workplace with combustion engines, you should familiarize yourself with some of the common course of CO.The Dangers of CO InhalationWhen carbon monoxide is inhaled, it impedes the body's natural ability to send oxyge
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Mar 24th 2014
Is 'Workplace Flexibility' Real or Just a Myth?
According to a study performed by researchers at Boston College's Sloan Center on Aging and Work, it's just a myth. Workplace flexibility is a term that we've been hearing a lot of in recent years. Employers oftentimes use it to describe job openings in their company, hoping it will lure in workers. Unfortunately, however, workplace flexibility is merely an illusion that leads many job-seekers down the wrong path.In today's hectic, fast-paced world, workplace flexibility can seem like an en
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Mar 20th 2014