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Mental Well-being During the Holidays and the New Year

It’s easy to let the holiday season become a stressful and overwhelming time. There are many pressures to make perfect meals and lots of holiday memories. There is an overwhelming number of activities and obligations that need to be done

General, Wellness  •  December 29, 2021
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An Exhilarating Encounter

An Exhilarating Encounter

General  •  December 22, 2021
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Staffing Shortage? Consider the Universal Worker

It’s well known that many industries, if not all, have been experiencing staffing shortages since the pandemic began. Employers are trying their best to fill the open positions.

Healthcare, General  •  December 15, 2021
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The Little Things Can Make the Difference

Back pain is something that most of us will experience sometime in our lives. Often the cause of back pain is misunderstood. The perception is we must be lifting something heavy to cause an injury.

General, Ergonomics, Office Ergonomics  •  December 01, 2021
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A Common Issue with The Common Extensor Tendon

The common extensor tendon is located in the upper limb with attachment to the lateral epicondyle of the humerus at the elbow.

General, Ergonomics, Office Ergonomics  •  November 24, 2021
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The OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard: Vaccination, Testing and Face Coverings - Part 1

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published their second Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) to address COVID-19 workplace transmission.

General, OSHA  •  November 11, 2021
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Tracking Your Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Program

Everyone is keeping score and tracking it in some way. When we exercise, we track number of repetitions, weights used, and miles ran. Our doctors log health indicators like body weight, cholesterol, glucose, and blood pressure to name a few.

Healthcare, Safe Patient Handling & Mobility  •  November 03, 2021
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The Flat Roof Dilemma - When is Fall Protection Required in General Industry?

The OSHA fall protection standards have elements that touch all industries and complying with them can be challenging. Let’s take a closer look at one of the most commonly asked questions regarding fall protection.

General, OSHA  •  October 27, 2021
Globally Harmonized System

Are We Out of Tune? Part 2

In Part 1 of this blog, we explored the history behind the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) and the reasons why the potential changes are important to the United States.

General, OSHA  •  October 20, 2021
Globally Harmonized System

Are We Out of Tune? Part 1

When OSHA adopted the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) on March 26, 2012, it had been 25 years since the Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) had been updated to include all industries where employees are potentially exposed to hazardous ...

General, OSHA  •  October 13, 2021

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