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What is swine flu?
This respiratory disease is caused by a Type A influenza virus (H1N1) that has elements of the pig, human, and bird flu viruses. The swine flu virus does not infect humans often, but this hybrid virus has been successful in spreading through human-to-human contact. The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised … Continue Reading »

Safety meetings don’t have to be boring. When they’re done well, people listen—when people listen and act accordingly, safety records improve. Here are a few ways to make a big impact at your next safety meeting:

Create an agenda ahead of time. Inform participants about what you plan to cover and ask … Continue Reading »

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Affordable and easy to read, our full-color brochures promote a healthy lifestyle, improved work performance, safety on and off the job, success with shift work and better personal finance decisions.

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If you think you’re a safe company but have never involved your employees in the safety process (aside from a few training videos), you might be unpleasantly surprised. Statistics show that companies without employee involvement often have a higher number of workplace safety incidents. How can you get your employees more … Continue Reading »

Safety Smarts, Literally

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses among private industry employers in 2007 occurred at a rate of 4.2 cases per 100 equivalent full-time workers. One-half of the 4 million reported injury and illnesses cases were of a more serious nature that involved days away … Continue Reading »

Recently, experts at Duke University said that increased use of laptops has lead to more reports of neck, shoulder, and wrist pain from improper keyboard ergonomics. Workers, college students, and young people may be setting themselves up for long-term injuries. Simply adjusting the work area, changing posture, or placing the laptop on top of a … Continue Reading »