SafetyBlog

Wouldn't it be great if the roads were always clear, allowing you to reach your destination without all of the typical stop-and-go traffic? Well, unfortunately for most Americans this isn't the case. The average commuter in the United States spends more than 40 hours stuck in traffic each year. While traffic gridlocks may seem harmless enough, there's new evidence suggesting otherwise.Not surprisingly, sitting in traffic for long periods of time has been shown to increase stress levels. And when …

Utilizing the right tools for any job or project is critical to ensure efficiency, safety, quality and precision. While often over looked, choosing a marking tool is just as important as any other tool for the project at hand. Especially in an industrial environment, precise marking is the difference between scraping the project and starting over and completing it safely and efficiently. At Nissen Markers, we understand the value of durable industrial markers, which is why we have been manufactu …

Industrial factories play an important role in the country's infrastructure and economy. They create hundreds of thousands of new jobs while stimulating the market with products and services. But like all workplaces, there's an inherit risk of injury for workers in industrial factories. The good news is that employers can minimize this risk by following some simple steps.Clean Up Spilled LiquidsWhether it's oil, water or any other liquid, employers should train their workers to clean up any spil …

Looking to increase your work output without investing additional hours to your job? Well, perhaps you should try waking a little earlier in the morning.According to a new report published by the Wall Street Journal, 4 AM is the most productive time of the day. Authors say there are three main reasons for this. 4 AM typically has fewer distractions, such as kids, traffic noise, work-related, etc. Workers typically receive fewer emails, texts and other messages at this pre-dawn hour. And last, th …

Oranges, lemons and limes are an excellent source of beneficial nutrients like vitamins and antioxidants. But there's new evidence suggesting that citrus fruits can also protect against a wide range of adverse conditions and diseases.According to a study conducted by researchers at the Universidad Estadual Paulista, people who consume citrus fruits on a regular basis have a lower risk of developing obesity and diabetes.For the study, researchers fed mice different diets, including a low-fat and …