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Oh, Deer, It's the Rut Season Again!

Deer breeding season is once again upon us. This is a time when we typically see deer on the move. This is a dangerous time for drivers.

Transportation, General, Driving Safety  •  October 16, 2015

Ask the Doctor: Does the Type of Food You Eat Make It Harder or Easier to Lose Weight?

Q: Does the type of food you eat make it harder or easier to lose weight?

General  •  October 14, 2015

Preventing Eye Injuries—on and off the Job

The American Academy of Ophthalmology has designated October as Eye Injury Prevention Month. Did you know that nearly half of all eye injuries occur in and around the home?

General  •  October 08, 2015

Compressed Gas Cylinder Handling

Compressed gas cylinders are used across many different industries ranging from restaurants, medical, and in industrial settings. While different gases have different properties, they have similar hazards regarding identification and handling.

General  •  October 06, 2015

Pillow Talk

Are you a folder, squisher, pusher, puncher, or squeezer?

Hospitality, Services  •  October 01, 2015

56,000 Pounds of Force on Your Back. It’s Not Torture, It’s Housekeeping.

In honor of International Housekeeping Week, we would like to take a moment to recognize the professional housekeepers across the country working in hotels, hospitals, schools and many other facilities who maintain a cleaner, safer and healthier envi...

Hospitality, Manual Material Handling  •  September 17, 2015

Crossing Over Conveyors

In the 21st century many companies have gone to great lengths to improve efficiency, product flow, and reduce ergonomic stress on the employees by installing conveyor systems. These newly installed conveyor systems may work as intended, but workers m...

General, Manufacturing  •  September 15, 2015

OSHA Safe Patient Handling Inspections

OSHA has previously issued guidance directed to the health care industry for safe patient handling procedures and now intends to enforce this guidance. With its recent announcement OSHA is indicating they will now inspect the facility’s patient and/o...

Healthcare, Safe Patient Handling & Mobility, OSHA, Inspection  •  September 09, 2015

Can't Take My Eyes off of You

In today’s digital world, the opening lines to a 1967 hit single by Frankie Valli “You’re just too good to be true. Can’t take my eyes off of you.” aptly describes both the fascination and addiction we have with electronic devices. With an abundanc...

General, Office Ergonomics  •  August 28, 2015

The Five Ws of Workplace Wellness

Answer these five questions for success in your workplace wellness program...

General, Safety Programs, Leadership and Management  •  August 14, 2015

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