National Preparedness Month
How to get through a multi-day power outage It does not take a wildfire or a hurricane to leave a house dark for days. A…
Category: Safety
The best desk setup still can’t beat getting up
Even a perfectly arranged desk will not rescue a body that holds one position for hours. According to the Mayo Clinic, the most useful ergonomic…
When a child can’t see, they rarely say so
A child who needs glasses usually does not complain, because blurry vision is all they have ever known, and they assume everyone sees the world…
Why plain water isn’t always the best drink in the heat
For workers sweating through a shift outdoors or in a hot plant, the most surprising hydration advice is that plain water is not the drink…
Why plain water isn’t always the best drink in the heat
For workers sweating through a shift outdoors or in a hot plant, the most surprising hydration advice is that plain water is not the drink that keeps the…
What to do when dehydration becomes an emergency
When someone has already fallen behind on fluids, the fastest fix is an oral rehydration solution, the same salt-and-sugar mix the World Health…
When a child can’t see, they rarely say so
A child who needs glasses usually does not complain, because blurry vision is all they have ever known, and they assume everyone sees the world the same…
A short walk can head off a workplace strain
Stress does not stay in your head. When the pressure climbs, muscles tighten and posture slips, and that tension sets the stage for the sprains, back…
The best desk setup still can’t beat getting up
Even a perfectly arranged desk will not rescue a body that holds one position for hours. According to the Mayo Clinic, the most useful ergonomic habit is…
Solving the lens fogging problem
July is National Eye Injury Prevention Month, and warehouse and manufacturing workers face the highest risk of any industry. About 2,000 U.S. workers…