Ancient spice combines with chocolate for a sweet treat
More than 4,000 years ago, tumeric was being used to spice up food and make medicines in India. Today, the spice is still an important crop in India,…
Month: August 2018
Drug testing shows increased positives
Positive tests for illicit drugs among workers are at their highest level in more than 10 years. That was the finding of lab services provider Quest…
Hitch trailers correctly and save lives
A nice, clear August day. It’s hot and the lake beckons with cool breezes, some fishing and maybe a dip to cool off. Get that boat on the trailer and get…
Trends in Personal Protection Equipment
Modern work styles demand new types of personal protection equipment (PPE). Safety and Health Magazine interviewed some PPE manufacturers and here are…
Vacation car rentals
Renting a car during your vacation? Safety and Health Magazine recommends you take a moment to understand the electronic features of the car before you…
How and why mortgage interest rates rise (or fall)
The rate on a mortgage loan is often the most significant factor in how much an owner will ultimately pay for their home. Monetary policy, market…
How to save money on back-to-school shopping
Students heading back to grades K-12 this year will likely have a huge list of supplies that they will need to purchase, and in 2017 the spending on these…
Financial wellness benefit
Although more than 80 percent of employers have plans to offer financial wellness benefits, many employees are not taking advantage of the opportunities…
Stockholders talk back
Jeff Cruttenden, co-founder of the popular investing app Acorns, has created a new way for shareholders to get involved with the companies they own with…
Online lending is a boon to small business funding
Small businesses have found that online lending platforms can be a reliable alternative to the traditional banking sector and received nearly $10 billion…