IT’S HEATING UP The feeling of thirst is the last reflex to let you know that your body needs water. That’s why it is important to drink water throughout the day, and not to wait until you feel thirsty. There is no substitute for pure water. Drinking beverages that contain water is not the same…. [Read More]
Archives for May 2005
Allergies Pose Threat
ALLERGIES POSE SAFETY CONCERNS It’s that time of the year: spring is in full swing and winter is but a memory. While some people will be planning family picnics, trips to the ballpark and other ways to enjoy the warm weather, about 20% of the US population, or 35 million people, suffer from hay fever… [Read More]
Increased Job Demands
INCREASED JOB DEMANDS RAISE NEW CONCERNS ABOUT SAFETY The decline of quality jobs—increased workloads, fewer employees and faster production rates—is emerging as a major safety and health issue for workers across a broad range of occupations and industries, according to the newly released AFL-CIO safety report, Death on the Job: The Toll of Neglect. Truck drivers,… [Read More]