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Choices, choices, choices... “The history of free men is never really written by chance but by choice..."  Dwight D. Eisenhower It only takes a second to make a choice, right or wrong, and that second can determine the difference between a...

The best safety programs are straightforward and easy-to-follow. By communicating your philosophy toward safety, involving your employees and setting clear boundaries, you will find that not only is your workplace safer, it is also more productive. ...

Ludwig van Beethoven’s ninth symphony (the Choral) is considered to be his finest work. Premiered in 1824, he had to be turned around at the end of conducting the symphony because his hearing loss was so severe he couldn’t hear the audien...

According to the National Sleep Foundation (NSF), the average working adult requires between seven and nine hours of sleep each night for optimal health. Unfortunately, 40% of Americans get less than seven hours of sleep each night. Gallup poll stati...

Winter brings fun and joy for many who participate in winter activities and sports, or just love the snow. This winter’s record snowfall has no doubt brightened the spirits of many school aged kids. However, the recent onslaught of storms in l...

Hexavalent Chromium or CrVI is a known toxic form of chromium (Cr) which can cause adverse health effects on humans. Known health effects due to exposures to hexavalent chromium include lung cancer, nasal and sinus cancer, irritation of eyes and ...

Over my 35 year career in Occupational Health and Safety, I have worked in several different but related roles.  I’ve been on the treatment side of healthcare, a safety and health director for a large manufacturing employer, and lastly, in...

Scaleni what? While the scaleni (plural), or scalene muscles, aren’t as familiar as the pecs, abs, and biceps, or for that matter the glutes, quads, and triceps, they are an important muscle group from the standpoint of their location in relati...

You are uncomfortable in your chair at work. Do you toss it? Chairs are expensive, and most businesses want to exhaust all options before replacing a chair. Here are a few tips on how to get that chair working for you, and even a few little known er...