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Winter is around the corner, and with the cold weather comes the danger of cold weather injuries. Everyone can be affected by extremely cold temperatures, particularly when there are high winds included, also know as the “wind chill factor”. Prolonged exposure to freezing or cold temperatures may cause serious health problems such as frostbite and
Read moreNonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses occurred at a rate of 3.5 cases per 100 full-time equivalent private sector workers in 2010, down from 3.6 the previous year, according to figures released Oct. 20 by the Labor Department. The rate “has declined significantly each year since 2002,”the Bureau of Labor Statistics said in an annual report.
Read moreHalloween is a cherished tradition but the excitement of the night can cause children to forget to be careful. There is no real “trick” to making Halloween a real treat for the entire family. The major dangers are not from witches or spirits but rather from falls and pedestrian/car crashes. Many communities officially designate a
Read moreYou can hardly afford to let back problems interfere with work. Because work schedules can be adversely affected by physical inabilities caused by continued back problems, it’s best to look for ways to prevent or alleviate pain in your back. In cases of unspecified medical conditions, back aches could probably be the result of a
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