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Every day, we are confronted with situations that require us to make choices. These situations may involve work, career, family, or health. Our choices are likely influenced by our surroundings and are often made under pressures of everyday life. How many times have...

Many employers like to hire employees with multi-tasking capabilities. Multi-tasking is when a person is able to perform more than one task at the same time. Employees who multi-task often demonstrate the ability to switch between different tasks or positions. Being...

Accidents occur every day as a result of unsafe lifting practices and taking unnecessary risks. Failing to follow safety guidelines and lifting practices can lead to serious injury, equipment damage, and loss of production. Lifting of heavy material using lifting...

Do you remember your first day on the job? That awkward feeling of not knowing anyone and wanting to impress everyone? With every new job comes the opportunity to make a good first impression. As you settle into your new position, you become more familiar with the...

Choosing proper footwear to wear while on the job depends on the environment in which you work. You wouldn’t wear flip-flops or 4-inch stiletto heels where there is risk of a heavy object falling on your toes, or leather-soled shoes where you don’t have adequate...

Heavy equipment has great value on worksites, including auto salvage and scrap yard facilities. However, equipment including forklifts, front-end loaders, cranes, dump trucks, crushers, and baler/loggers may be hazardous to operators and workers near the work area,...