As the seasons change, and the weather begins to cool and the days begin to shorten, new seasonal hazards emerge. To help mitigate the risk these hazards pose, business owners should consider reevaluating your safety practices and reminding workers to be vigilant about the risks they may encounter during this season. Here are 10 autumn […]
National Health Observances (NHOs) are special days, weeks, and/or months dedicated to raising awareness about important health topics. Here are list of the NHOs taking place this month! OCTOBER 1-31, 2023Breast Cancer Awareness Month (National)American Cancer Society800.227.2345https://www.cancer.org/cancer/breast-cancer.html OCTOBER 1-31, 2023Bullying Prevention Month (National)Stomp Out Bullying877.602.8559https://www.stompoutbullying.org/national-bullying-prevention-awareness-month OCTOBER 1-31, 2023Domestic Violence Awareness MonthNational Coalition Against Domestic Violence303.839.1852https://ncadv.org/ OCTOBER 1-31, […]
September is Healthy Aging Month and we want to help you start, or keep, living your best life! Here are ten tips to help you reinvent yourself this month and beyond! Make it a great month!
While eliminating risk out of the project equation is impossible, managing and reducing risk is entirely possible! Here are four tips to help you do so. 1. Create and update a risk register. A risk register is a log containing all potential risks that are likely to occur during a project. As you brainstorm to […]
When it comes to eye safety, most people recognize the importance of wearing safety glasses when required by company policies or the nature of work. But few think about wearing eye protection while cleaning, cooking, doing yard work or working in the garage. And most all are shocked to learn that according to the American […]
By Drew Hawkins, Gulf States Newsroom As the hour crept past three in the afternoon, New Orleans’ French Quarter was devoid of tourists and locals alike. The heat index was over 105 degrees. New Orleans Emergency Medical Services has been busy this summer, responding to heat-related emergency calls and transporting patients to nearby hospitals. At the […]
Prioritizing employee health and driving engagement are critical to the success of a company. Virtually everyone benefits from having healthy employees and one of the best ways to encourage individual health and promote engagement is by offering wellness programs that focus on all aspects of wellness. By offering wellness activities, employers can give people opportunities […]
Throughout the month of August, National Wellness Month focuses on self-care, stress management, and the promotion of healthy routines. Making healthy habits a part of your daily routine for the entire month will not only make you feel much better but also help you establish a daily routine that can boost your health year-round! Studies […]
Throughout the year, health observances raise awareness for a variety of conditions and remind consumers to stay on top of their health. Hospitals, healthcare nonprofits, patients, media outlets, and even influencers celebrate these days, weeks, and months. Here is a list of this month’s health observances with links to help you and your teams spread […]
By Julie Appleby Forget “repeal and replace,” an oft-repeated Republican rallying cry against the Affordable Care Act. House Republicans have advanced a package of bills that could reduce health insurance costs for certain businesses and consumers, partly by rolling back some consumer protections. Rather than outright repeal, however, the subtler effort could allow more employers to […]