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With its ability to cure and create a strong hold, epoxy resin is a popular choice of adhesive among businesses. It's used in everything from roofing to manufacturing and more. If your job requires you to handle or otherwise use epoxy resin, though, you should follow these safety tips to protect against injury.#1) Wear GlovesAlways wear gloves when using epoxy resin. Contact with your skin can cause serious irritation or even burns. Some people, in fact, are allergic to the chemicals and compoun …

The American Health Association (AHA) reports that Americans, on average, consume 77 grams of processed sugar per day. To put that number into perspective, current dietary guidelines recommend no more than 37.5 grams of sugar per day for men or 25 grams of sugar per day for women. If you have a serious sweet tooth, you should consider the following tips to reduce your sugar intake. Not only will reducing your sugar intake help you manage your weight; it will improve your health by lowering …

Exercise is something that everyone needs, yet most people don't get enough of it. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in fact, says 77% of Americans fail to get a sufficient amount of exercise. Being that millions of Americans fall short of the CDC's exercise guidelines, you may assume that lack of exercise isn't a big deal. The hard truth, however, is that regular exercise is critically important to your health for the following reasons.Weight ManagementRegular exercise will …

Ever wonder what the leading causes of injury are in the United States? In any given year, nearly a quarter-million Americans die from injury, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Some injuries are minor, whereas others are more severe. Regardless, injuries are a common occurrence. To shed some light on this topic, the CDC has published a list of the most common causes of injury in the United States.PoisoningAccording to the CDC's data, poisoning is the most co …

Soft skills have become increasingly important in the modern-day workplace. Small businesses and large companies alike encourage their workers to develop soft skills. Using these interpersonal skills, workers are more productive. But what exactly are soft skills in the workplace? Whether you're an employer or employee, you should familiarize yourself with the definition of soft skills and how they are used in the modern-day workplace.Overview of Soft SkillsAlso known as interpersonal skills, sof …