According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, "employees and nurses at personal care facilities suffer over 200,000 work related illnesses and injuries in one year." The demand of caring for patients on a daily basis causes immense stress on ones body as employees in the...
Burn Awareness Week is observed the first full week of February. The national safety holiday is "a window of opportunity for organizations to mobilize burn, fire and life safety educators to unite in sharing a common burn awareness and prevention message in our communities." In a...
Slips, Trips, and Falls Slips, trips and falls are a major cause of injury at home and the workplace. According to the National Safety Council, "25,000 slip and fall accidents occur daily in the United States; more than 16,000 people die each year as a result...
Click the photo to view the 9 tips for creating an effective housekeeping program! Effective housekeeping can help control or eliminate workplace hazards; it is crucial to safe workplaces. "Good housekeeping is not just about cleanliness; it lays the basic foundation for accident and fire prevention." Worker...
Did you know misusing or not properly preparing your body for physical activity can lead to painful and hindering muscle strains and sprains? Your body experiences physical stress as you perform certain functions and activities, both on and off the job. Strains and sprains can cause pain...