Trauma of the hand, wrist and fingers is one of the more common injuries faced by workers in both developing and developed countries. For instance, the incidence rate of hand injuries reported for seven manufacturing environments around the world ranged from 4 to 11 per 100 workers per year. In the United States, workers with […]
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The Sound of Silence: Hazards of a Noisy Workplace (and a Noisy Life)!
Noise is ubiquitous and not something we typically think of in our day-to-day life.But, from early morning to late at night we are inundated with noise. On the drive to work we start the day with horns honking and car radio or headset blasting music. At work we face the constant hum from fans, […]
Volatile Compounds in the Workplace: Part 2 VICs
I have previously posted about particulate air pollutants in the workplace: Confused About Dust, Particulates and Fumes in the Workplace? Part 1: Dust and Particulate Matter Confused About Dust, Particulates and Fumes in the Workplace? Part 2: Smoke, Aerosols, Fumes and Mist I’ll continue the theme of potentially harmful air pollutants with a look at […]
Volatile Compounds in the Workplace: Part 1 VOCs
I have previously posted about particulate air pollutants in the workplace: Confused About Dust, Particulates and Fumes in the Workplace? Part 1: Dust and Particulate Matter Confused About Dust, Particulates and Fumes in the Workplace? Part 2: Smoke, Aerosols, Fumes and Mist I’ll continue the theme of potentially harmful air pollutants with a look at […]
Take a Break and Cool Down!
It’s hot! Scorching Hot!Last week, record high temperatures were recorded in Kuwait and Iraq, where temperatures reached 54 degrees Celsius and temperatures across much of the middle east approached 50 degrees Celsius. This is not a local phenomenon, the first half of 2016 has blown away temperature records, capped off by a record hot June; and […]