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Do you suffer from lower back pain? Well, you aren't alone. The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) reports that approximately one half of all working Americans experience back pain. In some cases, it's nothing more than a mild, temporary aching sensation that goes away. In other cases, however, it may consist of chronic, debilitating pain that dictates your daily life. So, what can you do to relieve lower back pain?Cold Compress, Then HeatA good rule of thumb is to apply a cold compress to …

How much work do you accomplish in a typical workday? According to a survey of 1,989 participants published on VoucherCloud, the average worker in the UK spent less than three hours "productively." You can boost your productivity in the workplace, however, by following the steps listed below.Create a 'To Do' ListOne simple tip that's guaranteed to have a positive impact on your productivity levels is to create a to do list. Basically, you want to create a list of all of your tasks before the act …

A new year is officially upon us, which means new workplace safety laws and regulations. Here are a few of the changes that you can expect to see made by OSHA in 2016.Increased FinesAmong the most notable changes with OSHA that you can expect to see in 2016 is higher fines for safety violations. Just last year, Congress passed the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, which included the "Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015." This Act requires OSHA to issue larger c …

Ever have one of those work days where you feel tired, groggy and fatigued? Sure you have; we all have. While an occasional "tired" day here and there shouldn't pose a problem, chronic fatigue can place you at risk for injury. Regardless of the industry in which you work, you should take certain precautions to stay alert while on the job.The Problem of Work-Related FatigueFatigue can impact a worker's performance and health in several different ways. According to a study conducted by researchers …

When you think of jobs and industries with a high risk of violence in the workplace, healthcare probably isn't the first to come to mind. After all, why would doctors, nurses and physicians be the target of workplace violence? Well, it may sound strange, but healthcare is among the leading industries for workplace violence -- a trend the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is hoping to reverse.According to a statement by OSHA, more violent incidents occur in healthcare than any …