With colder temperatures and less tangible loss of fluids, it’s easy to lose track of your hydration. Being mindful of your fluid intake and hydration levels is a lot harder to do when you’re not seeing beads of sweat of feeling the effects of scorching heat. However, this only increases the threat of dehydration. Dehydration…
Read MoreEmployees working in industrial environments face many Health, Safety and Environmental challenges. Managers are tasked with ensuring that employee performance is at its best, which is only possible by making sure that workers are healthy, alert, and ready to perform their roles at a high level. So much priority is placed upon Safety and Environmental…
Read MoreIn the previous blog, we described the ways that a lack of sleep can affect your safety in the workplace. Fatigue is a serious concern when you have to be sharp for work every day, and not just to do your job, but to keep yourself and others safe while doing your job. We determined…
Read MoreWhen you’re on the job, in the sun and heat for extended time periods, dehydration is an imminent threat. It occurs when you lose more fluid than your body takes in. We must take every precaution to maintain hydration for the safety and well-being of ourselves and our fellow workers. However, in the event that…
Read MoreWorking 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…
Read MoreShift 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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