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Sitting is the most common posture for many working Americans. Could all those hours in a chair be making them sick? Sitting has been getting a bad rap lately, with some calling it the "new smoking" and others referring to the health risks of "chair disease." For example, a study conducted at the University of […]
As we reach the end of 2012, we take a look back of some of your favorite articles. Here’s a list of the top 10 posts on the Safety Daily Advisor website this year. Happy Holidays from the Safety Daily Advisor staff. Medical Marijuana in the Workplace Legal use of marijuana for medical purposes raises […]
Even though fatal job accidents have declined over the past several years to 4,609 in 2011, they are still too high, says the president of ASSE. "It’s alarming that 13 people a day are dying from work-related injuries," says Richard A. Pollack, president of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) . "This is a […]
#1 Maintain your heating equipment to lower utility bills. EPA estimates home heating and cooling costs account for about $1,000. Maintaining the efficiency of your home’s HVAC system can have a big effect on your utility bills. So schedule an HVAC checkup with a licensed HVAC contractor to make sure your system is operating at […]
Winter winds are beginning to blow, so for organizations with outside operations, it’s time for training on how to work safely in cold weather. Today’s Advisor gives you a Training Exercise from BLR’s audio PowerPoint® presentation on “Working in Cold Conditions.” First, review with trainees the jobs that are likely to be done in cold […]
Today, we talk about who’s covered by HAZWOPER requirements and specifically what the rules require. We also introduce you to excellent HAZWOPER DVD training library that can help you meet training requirements easily and effectively at a reasonable cost. HAZWOPER (hazardous waste operations and emergency response) standards cover employers with one or more employees who […]