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How To Prevent Slip-and-Fall Accidents In The Workplace
Slip and falls are one of the most common work-related injuries. Some people assume they are minor and result in nothing more than scraps and bruises. Unfortunately, though, slip-and-fall accidents are the second leading cause of accidental death in the workplace. The U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OHSA) states that slip and falls account for roughly 15% of all accidental fatalities in the workplace, which is just behind automobile accidents.Cost of Slip-and-Fall AccidentsIn
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Feb 13th 2014
How To Reduce Eye Strain When Viewing a Monitor
Do you get suffer from headaches, blurry vision, tension, or similar problems after using the computer for a long period of time? If so, the problem could be related to improper viewing. According to a recent study performed by the American Academy of Optometry (AAO), using the computer for just 2 hours can lead to some unwanted side effects. And given the fact that many people use it for 8 or more hours a day, it's easy to see the magnitude of this problem.Ideal Viewing DistanceReducing ey
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Feb 11th 2014
Olympic Snowboarders Concerned About The Safety of The Sochi Halfpipe
There's been a great deal of controversy surrounding the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, some of which includes media reports of a brown water, unfinished hotel rooms, and of course the infamous side-by-side toilets that most of us have seen pictures of by now. However, there's now some speculation that the halfpipe, used by Olympic snowboarders to perform tricks, isn't safe to use.On the day before the Sochi halfpipe competition was scheduled to begin, team-USA snowboarders Shaun White and Dan
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Feb 11th 2014
Anti-Fatigue Mats In The Workplace
Each year, millions of employees are injured on the job. Some of these injuries may include slip-and-falls, burns, cuts, bruises, overexertion, strained muscles and a variety of foot problems. While there's no way to completely prevent all forms of accidents from occurring, there are precautions companies can take to improve the safety of their workplace. Using anti-fatigue mats is just one of the many ways companies and businesses can reduce the chance of a work-related accident.What Is an Anti
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Feb 6th 2014
Safety Tips For Handling Dry Ice
With an average temperate of -109 degrees Fahrenheit, dry ice is a powerful cooling agent that's commonly used to preserve food, remove warts or skin tags, carbonate liquids, and more. Due to its exceptionally cold temperature, however, individuals handling or working with dry ice should follow some basic safety precautions to prevent injury. There have been hundreds of hospital emergency room visits caused by this substance.What Is Dry Ice? Technically, dry ice is nothing more than carbon diox
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Feb 5th 2014