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Exposure to Asphalt Fumes Can Negatively Impact Your Health

April 10, 2017
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OSHA states that more than 500,000 workers are exposed to asphalt fumes. This common product releases fumes that can have a significant impact on your health. Common side effects after exposure include: Fatigue Skin rash Decreased appetite Throat/eye irritation Cough Headaches Skin cancer Workers that could encounter these fumes in their work environment must be aware…

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4 Paths to Conflict Resolution in the Workplace

March 9, 2017
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Working with a diverse team of coworkers is often an open invitation for conflicts to arise. Different points of view, varied work styles, lack of communication, and even personal problems can all be causes of workplace discord. Usually, people respond in two ways… one is to avoid conflict at all costs. But, this only serves…

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Exercise: Why Safety Staff Must Prioritize Working Out

February 23, 2017
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Working shift work or long hours can be tiring for both the body and the brain. We’ve all heard the recent saying, “Sitting is the new smoking…” But exercising even just a little bit everyday can not only boost your physical abilities but your mental abilities as well. Regular exercise has been shown to: Reduce…

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The Shift Work Diet: 6 Ways to Start Eating Healthier

February 7, 2017

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…

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How to Cope with a Shift Work Sleep Schedule

January 18, 2017

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…

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Prevent Carpal Tunnel by Putting these Steps into Practice

January 6, 2017
Industrial workers can encounter carpal tunnel syndrome if they overuse their hands or overdo their work.

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 of 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.…

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