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Takeaway Despite its modest look, a cooling towel is an important piece of personal protective equipment for anyone working in...
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We've all heard nutritionists, coaches, and athletes spread the word that electrolytes are important when working out and replenishing fluids....
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The goal of this book is to help demystify the FDA’s Preventive Controls for Human Foods (PCHF) regulations for retail...
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued revised interim guidance covering how and when asymptomatic critical infrastructure...
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Most people have a fairly good understanding of how dehydration affects the body, but not everyone fully understands how it...
According to the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2011, companies in the United States spent approximately 45 to...
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Now that we're experiencing a global pandemic, we're all paying more attention to our homes and our workplaces. The surfaces...
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From ticking clocks to honking horns to music, we’re exposed to almost constant noise every day. Sometimes it’s pleasant, like a bird...
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It’s estimated that about 80 percent of the impurities present in cleanrooms come from people. And while surfaces and equipment can be...
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We are in the midst of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The world's human population has no immunity to the virus....
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HSSE World aims to support and celebrate HSE professionals and the work they do by providing easy access to occupational...
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This guidance has been collated using information available in the public domain from the following bodies and organisations: • The...
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This guidance is not a standard or regulation, and it creates no new legal obligations. It contains recommendations as well...
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What do you know about Coronavirus? Coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the...
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New technologies are opening the doors for improved approaches to risk management. However, these innovations won't have a strong effect on...
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In the dog days of summer, we get frequent reminders to hydrate often, but what about winter? The air we...
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Q:What are some of the guidelines around using back support belts in the workplace? A:According to the Centers for Disease Control...
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Silica is hazardous. By now, that's common knowledge. But we also know that some minor levels of exposure are relatively harmless. So,...
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Stress is the body’s natural response to physical and mental demands. According to the American Psychological Association, 69% of employees...
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Safety professionals deal with hazards every day. That’s a given. We delve into the world of laws, acts, regulations, and...
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For many workers, the hazards they face on the job aren’t limited to the equipment and tools they use. Environmental...
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Mental health in the workplace is a difficult concept for many to embrace. Research continues to demonstrate the critical links...
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Silicosis is an incurable occupational disease caused by inhaling dust that contains minute pieces of a mineral called silica (SiO2)....
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Radiation is used in a range of industrial, medical, and communication technologies. Although these have beneficial applications, radiation exposure can...
