November Carcinogens found in the workplace With Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month in November, carcinogens are a safety topic that should be frequently discussed. Unfortunately, around 1,806,600 new cases of cancer are diagnosed in the US each year. Occupational cancer is all-too common and jobs such as firefighting, mining, or as a night shift worker can…
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We are in a tough market for finding quality EHS talent. It’s pretty easy to point out reasons for the current labor market being so tight but much harder to know how to overcome it. Let’s look at a couple of causes for the limitations on available talent and move on to how to succeed…
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It’s no surprise that the global pandemic brought a lot of strain to the majority of job markets. Layoffs and furloughs left many jobless and searching for a way to get back on their feet. With everyone looking for new employment across all kinds of industries, here are ways to make yourself stand out as…
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Psychological research shows proven results that taking breaks from your work, in moderation, significantly increases productivity. Yet this is counter-intuitive to how many of our workplaces and even how our culture functions. Is this true for your work place? If so, there’s a few reasons why rest should be prioritized in safety staffing particularly. Why…
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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…
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Helping companies with staffing needs is our business, and we know the challenges of recruiting talent in today’s labor market. Our clients have found significant value in staying focused on their core business by outsourcing much of the recruiting burden to us. But for those who want to tackle recruiting internally, this post shares some…
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