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How to Prevent Injury When Working in Confined Spaces
Does your job require you to work in confined spaces? Many jobs involve confined spaces. You may be able to physically enter a given space. If it's confined, though, you won't be able to easily move your body. Rather, your mobility and flexibility will be limited.Due to their physically restrictive nature, confined spaces pose a serious hazard to workers. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), over 1,000 workers died from 2011 to 2019 while working in a confined space. Of course
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Feb 16th 2021
5 Common Health Myths You Shouldn't Believe
When researching ways to improve your health, you must learn to
separate the facts from the fiction. There are many different health
myths out there that can lead you down the wrong path. Rather than
following them, you should reject them. Below are five of the most
common health myths.#1) All Fats Are BadDon't assume
that all fats are bad. Some fats can, in fact, increase the risk of
chronic disease, but others have the opposite effect: they can lower
your risk of chronic disease.
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Feb 15th 2021
Slips vs Trips vs Falls: An Overview of These 3 Safety Hazards
Slips, trips and falls are responsible for thousands of work-related injuries in the United States each year. The Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS), in fact, says that nearly 700 U.S. workers die each year from them. With that said, slips, trips and falls aren't the same. While they can all lead to serious injury, they are distinguished in several ways. What's the difference between slips, trips and falls exactly?SlipsSlips are defined as the loss of balance due to lack of friction. Friction
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Feb 12th 2021
Study: Drinking Coffee May Lower Risk of Heart Disease
Want to lower your risk of heart disease? If so, you should consider starting your day with a cup of coffee. According to a new meta-analysis study, people who drink at least one cup of black coffee per day are less likely to develop heart disease than their counterparts.About the StudyFor the study, researchers from the American Heart Association (AHA) analyzed data from three existing health studies. The studies tracked the diets, as well as health markers, of over 21,000 Americans for a 10-pe
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Feb 10th 2021
What Is Welder's Flash? Get the Facts
Welder's flash is one of the most common types of work-related injuries sustained by professional welders. When welding, you'll need to take preventative measures to protect your eyes. Failure to do so could result in welder's flash. What is welder's flash exactly, and how do you prevent it?Overview of Welder's FlashAlso known as arc eye and flash burn, welder's flash is an eye injury characterized by exposure to the ultraviolet (UV) light produced by a welding arc. Welding arcs don't just produ
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Feb 8th 2021