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Shift workers often have unpredictable, ever-changing work schedules. The amount of consecutive work days, length of shifts, work required during shifts and whether they are on days or nights are all variables that change and rearrange. When you’re on an irregular schedule, it is hard to maintain regular beneficial habits such as exercising, getting adequate […]
When searching for ways to increase your health, usually three of the main things discussed are diet, exercise and sleep. It is true that a lack of good, consistent sleep can greatly impact your health, mood, attention span, etc. And for shift workers, it can lead to other serious consequences involving their safety. According to […]
Manual labor is extremely hard on the body. Jobs that require repetitive motion can wear down your joints over a period of time. One of the most common results from overuse is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Carpal tunnel causes stiffness, pain and numbness in the hand and fingers, and it affects millions of Americans every year. […]
Safety staffing is a long process with many moving parts. There is the marketing, the interviewing, the hiring. Then there’s the paperwork and the training. But, wait… that’s not all. What about when things go wrong? There’s layoffs, holdover costs, etc. By outsourcing your safety staffing, you don’t have to worry about all of the […]
When thinking of common job site injuries, usually the first that come to mind are the immediate accidents, the sudden ones that come without warning. Examples of these might be: falling, cuts, fires, tripping, falling objects, collapses, etc. These injuries are thought of quickly because they can be seen or noticed by all. However, there are […]
According to Amerisafe Consulting & Safety Services, the most common workplace injury reported is hearing loss. When thinking of safety concerns on a safety construction site, hearing damage might not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, an individual exposed to extreme levels of noise can experience permanent hearing loss. This type of […]
