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Summer Driving Refresher

As the temperatures go up, so do the amount of miles that Americans drive. With this increased traveling comes increased accident rates and the associated injuries and fatalities.

Transportation, General, Driving Safety  •  July 09, 2008

Numbers at Work: Nurses Say Needlesticks Huge Concern

A 2008 survey conducted by the American Nurses Association says needlesticks are a serious concern for the nursing industry. Sixty-four percent of the 700 nurses surveyed said that needlestick injuries and exposure to bloodborne agents were regularly...

Healthcare  •  July 07, 2008

Lyme Disease on the Rise

Lyme disease is sometimes a work-related issue and sometimes not. You need to ask yourself if your employee’s job duties put them at risk of contracting the disease.

General, Outdoor Safety  •  July 03, 2008

Don't Lose Your Cool

With the arrival of summer comes the hotter workplace. Depending on where you live, it can be quite a swing in temperature.

General, Construction, Outdoor Safety  •  July 02, 2008

Younger Workers: Willing to Please Even If It Hurts

School is out and kids are looking for work. Approximately 2.3 million will get a job this summer in the U.S. and 157,000 of them will get more than just a pay check—they’ll get hurt on the job too.

General, Youth Safety  •  July 01, 2008

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