SafetyBlog
6 Ways to Prevent Slip-and-Fall Accidents in Your Home
Slip-and-fall accidents can occur anywhere, even in your own home. Each year, millions of men and women fall inside their home, forcing them to seek professional medical treatment. While slip-and-fall accidents are more common among older adults, anyone can fall inside their home regardless of age. There are ways to protect against falls inside your home, however, including the following.#1) Brighten the InteriorThe brighter your home's interior, the less likely you are to slip and fall. When th
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Jan 16th 2019
Why You Should Aim for 6 Hours or More of Sleep at Night
How many hours of sleep do you get in a typical night? Sleep is something that most of us take for granted. It's not until you struggle to get a good night's rest when you realize its importance. As your body becomes sleep deprived, you'll notice certain physical and mental changes. Some of these changes are subtle, though others are more prominent. But if you're hoping to stay healthy and fend off chronic disease, you need to aim for a minimum of six hours of high-quality sleep each night.Lower
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Jan 15th 2019
How Bright Are Your Car's Headlights?
Headlights are an essential safety feature in modern cars that allow drivers to easily see at night and during rain, sleet and snow. When the sun goes down, you can turn on your headlights from inside your car, thereby improving your visibility and reducing the risk of an accident. Unfortunately, however, not all cars have bright headlights. According to a recent study conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), most 2018 model cars lack the necessary headlight illumination n
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Jan 14th 2019
How Unhappy Workers Can Hurt Your Business
As a business owner, it's important to promote a positive working environment while maintaining a high level of worker satisfaction. When workers become unhappy, it can adversely affect your business's operations in several ways. Unfortunately, nearly less than half of all U.S. workers say they are very satisfied with their current job, according to a survey conducted by the Pew Research Center. Neglecting to improve worker satisfaction is a serious mistake that can hurt your business in the fol
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Jan 10th 2019
5 Healthy Breakfast Ideas to Start Your Workday
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It provides you with energy, vitamins and nutrients that your body needs to function. And while skipping breakfast may sound harmless enough, it can take a toll on your health as well as your work productivity. The good news is that creating a healthy breakfast is easier than you may think. The following five breakfasts are just a few ways to start your workday off on the right foot.#1) Fruit-Topped YogurtYou can't go wrong with fruit-topped yogur
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Jan 8th 2019