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Do you suffer from allergic dermatitis? You aren't alone. It's one of the most common types of allergies from which men and women suffer. Allergic dermatitis is essentially a skin allergy. Research shows that between 5% to 10% of the U.S. population has allergic dermatitis. If you're among this group, you should consider the following tips to find relief.Choose Clothes Made of Hypoallergenic FabricsThe clothes you wear can affect your susceptibility to allergic dermatitis. Clothes, of course, ar …

Unbeknownst to many workers, March is National Ladder Safety Month. Using a ladder, of course, comes with an inherent risk of injury. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in five of all fall-related injuries involve a ladder. With National Ladder Safety Month, however, you can familiarize yourself with ladder safety tips to promote a safer workplace while lowering the risk of injury.Choose Non-Slip FootwearAlways wear non-slip shoes or boots when using a la …

Do you suffer from allergies? Research shows that between 10% and 30% of the global population is allergic to at least one substance. During the spring months, of course, allergies are more common. Spring is the time of year when flowers and plants blossom, resulting in high levels of pollen that can trigger allergy attacks. Whether you're planning on mowing your lawn, planting new flowers or performing any other form of lawn maintenance, you should consider the following tips to protect against …

Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that's needed for many metabolic processes within the human body. Also known as the sunshine vitamin, it allows for the absorption of calcium, phosphate and other essential nutrients. At the same time, vitamin D promotes strong bones while also assisting the immune system in defending against infections.Not everyone gets enough vitamin D, however. According to a National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, roughly one in 10 adults suffer from a vitamin D d …

Industrial machines and equipment pose an inherent risk of injury. In the manufacturing industry, workers are oftentimes injured when using machines and equipment. Many of these injuries are severe. Some of them, in fact, are fatal. With lockout, tagout,  however, workers are less likely to sustain injury when using industrial machines and equipment. What is lockout, tagout exactly?Overview of Lockout, TagoutLockout, tagout is a safety practice that's designed to prevent machines or equipme …