When snowmaggedon hits, just don’t make it worse by shoveling
The 4,000 souls who live in Hancock, Michigan probably know to get their snowblowers out before winter drops the usual 200 inches on them. But those in…
Category: Safety
Never another accident. Could it be true
Safety and technology experts say a new traffic revolution is near — an era when there will be few if any traffic accidents. Maybe even few traffic jams….
New safety stats: Women injured more on the job; men die more
A new injury facts database revealed in October showed the workplace fatalities rose 7.3 percent, with men overwhelmingly represented in fatalities….
Lucky or protected? Sometimes injury numbers don’t tell the story
Organizations with low numbers of on-the-job injuries can be proud of their record. But number of injuries alone doesn’t tell the whole story. Safety…
Drowsy Driving Prevention Week: Nov. 4-11 — Drive alert and arrive alive
Falling asleep at the wheel is every driver’s nightmare and it happens more than you think. One-third of drivers surveyed say they have fallen asleep…
Use cleaning products with caution
Whether you are getting your house spic and span for Thanksgiving or doing janitorial work, use cleaning products safely to minimize chemical exposure….
How to stay healthy and sleep well working shifts
Stay healthy and sleep well working shifts Shift work can be hard on a body. From the social and family isolation of second shift (about 2 p.m. to 10…
Ways a spouse can help
Two key problems make shift work hard at home: Sleep and meals. Sleep is by far the most important, but it’s likely that one partner (and the kids) will…
A nap before work for shift workers
To increase alertness, shift workers could consider a short nap before work. According to circadian.com, the nap should be no longer than 30 minutes….
The snooze button makes you sleepier
Just 10 more minutes of sleep seems perfect. Hit the snooze button and drop into dreamland. Problem is that your body restarts the sleep cycle, sending…