Every Friday we pass on a few health and safety resources we enjoyed throughout the week in a “Best of the Week” post.
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Health & Safety Links
February is American Heart Month: Simple Tips to Help Your Employees Stay Heart Healthy
HealthMiles
Did you know? Heart disease is the leading cause of death and a major cause of disability in the U.S.,according to the CDC. 1 out of every 4 deaths each year stems from heart disease. The most common heart disease is coronary heart disease, which often appears as a heart attack …
Three Worker Needs Your Training Program Must Meet
EHS Today
On more than one occasion, I have endured training classes that failed to meet my basic needs. I had thoughts such as, “When will this be over?” and “This would have been so much better if…” and “I hope I don’t have to do this again.” No one wants to sit through – or provide – this type of training …
Ten Tips for Improving Posture and Ergonomics
Spine Health
Over time, poor posture may be caused by habits from everyday activities such as sitting in office chairs, looking at the computer, driving, standing for long periods of time, or even sleeping. Poor posture can easily become second nature, causing or aggravating episodes of back pain and damaging spinal structures …
From the Ergonomics Plus blog
From the Ergonomics Plus blog this week:
