You could be at risk of a workplace injury whether you work on a construction site or sit at a desk all day. Although your employer is tasked with ensuring that you're safe on the job, there are steps that you can take to minimize your risk of getting hurt. Understand Proper Lifting …
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6 Forms of Identity Theft You May Never Suspect and How to Protect Yourself
Protecting yourself from identity theft is a necessity in our modern era. The Internet, easy access to money via credit cards, and the sometimes sub-par legislation of postal services can leave us open to attacks. However, it’s also essential for you to recognize the signs of potential theft and …
Working Away or Alone? 4 Tips to Keep Yourself Safe
Regardless of the industry you work in, it is you and your employer's responsibility to make sure that you remain safe at work. It is probably even more important if you are a lone worker or work away because you may be exposed to even more personal safety risks. Here are four tips to keep safe if …
How to Ward Off Emotional Vampires
Emotional vampires are lurking everywhere and can wear many different disguises -- from to needy relatives to complaining co-workers to intimidating acquaintances. They can be of either gender and they invariably zap your energy and leave you feeling depressed and depleted. To keep them at bay, …