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Do you work in a noisy environment? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over one in 10 workers suffer from some degree of hearing loss. If your workplace is noisy, you could be at risk for hearing loss. Constant exposure to loud noise will take a toll on your sense of hearing, and if left unchecked, it may harm your sense of hearing. You can protect against hearing loss in the workplace, however, in several simple ways.Create Distance From Loud NoisesThe closer you …

With spring in the air, now is the perfect time to improve your home's landscape. It's not too hot, nor is it too cold. Rather, the mild temperatures associated with spring make it ideal for home landscaping projects. With that said, you should follow these six safety tips to lower your risk of injury when performing a home landscaping project.#1) Use a Sharp BladeWhether you're mowing the lawn or trimming an overgrown tree branch, you should use a sharp blade. If the blade is dull, it won't per …

Powered sanding tools offer a fast and easy way to sand down otherwise rough surfaces. Whether you use a rotary sander, an orbital sander or a dual-action (DA) sander, it will wear down the surface to create a smooth finish. Like all machining tools, though, there's an inherent risk of injury when using a powered sanding tool. If you aren't careful, you could succumb to injury. To protect against injury, you need to follow some preventative measures when using a powered sanding tool.Follow the T …

It's something everyone needs yet most people don't get enough: water. Statistics show approximately two in three adults are dehydrated. While you can always drink bottled water to stay hydrated, a better solution is filtered tap water. There are actually several reasons to drink filtered tap water instead of bottled water, some of which we're going to discuss in the following post.#1) Saves MoneyIt shouldn't come as a surprise to learn that filtered tap water is cheaper than bottled water. When …

As we age, our bodies lose some of their muscle tissue. After age 50, for instance, the average adult will lose about 3% of his or her muscle mass per year. It's just something that comes with the territory of entering the "golden years." While there's no such thing as the fountain of youth, however, research shows that aerobic exercise may reverse age-related muscle loss.Study Links Aerobic Exercise to Increased Muscle MassAccording to a new study published in the medical journal Nature Metabol …