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Has your concrete sidewalk lost it’s natural luster and style it once possessed? Over time, moisture, mildew and grime will begin to set into the concrete, creating a dirty appearance. Concrete is incredibly porous and absorbs any surrounding moisture or small dirt particles. The good news, however, is that you can transform your sidewalk back into its original, clean condition by pressure washing it.Pressure washing a sidewalk offers several different benefits. Not only will it create a cleaner …

Standing for long periods of time can promote foot, ankle and even back pain. The pressure of your body's weight pressed against your feet stresses the tendons and tissue. Over time, this can lead to painful, swollen feet, and in some cases it can even promote certain types of musculoskeletal disorders (MSD). Thankfully, however, there are some simple and effective ways for workers to protect themselves against these adverse effects.Choose The Right FootwearDon't underestimate the importanc …

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has opened an investigation into the shooting death of an Arizona-based gun range instructor.The incident occurred last month, when a 9-year-old girl accidentally shot the instructor at near-point-blank range with an Uzi. The instructor, 39-year-old Charles Vacca, died that same night while receiving emergency medical treatment at the University Medical Center in Las Vegas. The Clark County, Nevada Coroner Mike Murphy issued a time of …

Construction is the backbone of our nation's infrastructure. It's responsible for the creation of residential and commercial buildings, while simultaneously generating over 2.5 million jobs. However, construction is also susceptible to the "fatal fours."The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published an article that identifies the leading four cases of deaths in the construction industry. Known as the fatal fours, it consists of the following: Falls – 279 out of 806 total de …

Medical practitioners have known about the link between kidney stones and kidney disease for quite some time, but a new study suggests that people who develop kidney stones are more likely to develop cardiovascular disease.According to the University of Wisconsin Foundation (UWF), approximately 13% of all men and 7% of all women will develop at least one kidney stone in their lives. Kidney stones are essentially a collection of waste that builds up in kidneys to the point where it's no longer "p …