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It's estimated that 77% of the U.S. population experiences one or more physical symptoms caused from stress. Common symptoms include insomnia, increased heart rate, elevated blood pressure, headache, stomach ache, teeth grinding and vertigo. While there are dozens of ways to reduce stress levels, you might be surprised to hear that creating artwork can also lower stress.Researchers from Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania found that doing just 45 minutes of creative artwork lowered s …

Each year, hundreds of workers lose their lives and thousands more are injured as a result of workplace violence. Unfortunately, nearly every industry is affected by workplace violence to some degree. While some industries have a higher risk than others, the fact remains that violence is a potential in all workplaces. In an effort to curb these numbers, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has proposed a new standard.OSHA recently included a newly proposed standard on workpla …

What Maximum Eye Protection Looks Like: The Radians DPG82 DeWalt Concealer Safety Goggle is the Go-To ChoiceWhen it comes to safety on the job, it’s important to invest in the right types of eyewear to protect one of your most valuable and yet vulnerable assets: your eyes. The best eyewear on the market will feature some of the most important qualities such as sufficient protection in the form of high impact resistance, durability and comfort and visibility. Here’s why these qualities are …

Yes, Comfort is a Factor when WearingSafety GlassesThe eyes are considered among the most important organs in the human body -- yet they are also the most susceptible to injury that can result in permanent damage. When working in a high risk, industrial or tactical job, there’s nothing more important than to protect your vision. According to Prevent Blindness America, every year, over 700,000 Americans sustain eye injuries while at work and another 125,000 while at home. The appropriate eye prot …

Cover Your HeadIt should come as little-to-no surprise to heart that the scalp is one of the most sunburn-prone parts of the human body. This is especially true for workers who are forced to spend long hours working outdoors. As the summer sun beams down, it can burn your scalp, creating painful burns that takes days, sometimes weeks, to fully heal. The good news is that you can protect your scalp against sunburn by wearing a hat or cap while working outdoors. Wear Sunscreen LotionIn additi …