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Back pain and injuries account for some of the most reported and most serious common workplace injuries worldwide. In fact, you'd be hard-pressed to find a country whose labor department doesn't dedicate pages of literature to both employers and employees solely on this topic. Loss of work days and productivity, lifelong injuries and disabilities, and short term discomfort are all common results of lower back-related incidents. According to an OSHA fact sheet, More than one million workers suffer back injuries each year, and back injuries account for one of every five workplace injuries or illnesses. Further, one-fourth of all compensation indemnity claims involve back injuries, costing industry billions of dollars on top of the pain and suffering borne by employees. okstate.edu - OSHA Fact Sheet While employers have a responsibility to their workers to implement training programs that minimize injuries (and proactively improve the ergonomics of work-related tasks), employees also need to respect their own bodies and know their limits. This article will be broken up into several sections, each relating to specific aspect of lower back injuries in the workplace, with a primary focus on prevention. Anyone reading through should have a solid grasp on this all-too-common workplace plague by the end of their brief time here. Let's begin. Eliminate Back Injuries While we'll get to proper lifting technique and some employee-level suggestions in a minute, one of the best things employers can do is actually seek to eliminate lower back hazards from their workplace altogether; this is known as elimination - getting rid of risks period - and should be your first step in improving safety before moving on to prevention - mitigating risks that you and your workers have to live with in order for your business to function. Most lower back injuries are associated with lifting, and the most dangerous zones for humans are when lifted objects are below the knees or

Frankly speaking, Microsoft's newest operating system has come with lots of new cool features that were previously non-existent in all the other previous versions of Windows. A good example is how Microsoft decided to move from the Start feature of the older versions to a whole new Metro Start feature. Some long term users of Windows 8 might require such an Administrator Account.In this article we are going to learn on how to enable the Administrator Account in Windows 8 because in real sense it is not missing but it is disabled.

According to the Insurance Information Institute, 40% of businesses affected by a natural or human-caused disaster never reopen. When disaster strikes, consumers can only wait so long before moving on to another supplier or service provider if you are not able to get operational in time. Insurance might help to recover some of your loses, but it will do little to replace your customers. More importantly, the safety and well-being of your employees as they cope with disaster is a hefty task in itself to take on. In light of recent events, many organizations are left wondering, are they ready and prepared when disaster strikes? So just what does it mean to be ready? Investing in a preparedness program can make all the difference in the world when disaster strikes and promote an internal belief that your company is ready for disaster when it strikes. This policy should reflect the mission and values of your organization that can be implemented seamlessly throughout the company. Focal points of your preparedness program should detail specific goals including: The overall safety and protection of your employees, visitors, and any other persons that may be at your facility when a disaster occurs. Don't forget to account for persons with disabilities and special needs. Keeping customer service operations functional Protection of assets, both in the physical and electronic form Environmental protection and contamination prevention Companies image and reputation Having a team to help continue the improvement and implementation of your program is vital to its success when needed. Your team should meet regularly to continue the development and focus of the program. Each individual will have their own role and responsibilities when disaster strikes, a proper preparedness program will identify these, insuring an accountable team to help in the recovery process. How do you know what to plan for? It's impossible to predict what the next disaster will be, but accounting f

Fire extinguisher Maintenance Fire extinguisher servicing or maintenance is required annually as per British Standard BS BS5306:Part 3:2009. This is carried out to ensure that the extinguishers are safe and will always function in the event of a fire. Independent Fire Services will always carry out maintenance to BS5306:Part 3:2017. Ensure your fire extinguishers are supplied and maintained to the highest standards by always using a third party accredited company such as Independent Fire Services Ltd which is accredited with BAFE (British Approvals for Fire Equipment). To gain this accreditation the company had achieve ISO 9001. Our engineers must do extinguisher maintenance re-fresher training every three years and also have an external audit within the same time frame. Fire Extinguisher Supply Independent Fire Services supply extinguishers of the highest standard. All of our fire extinguishers are supplied to BS EN3 standards and are BAFE approved and carry a five year guarantee if maintained by us. The range of fire extinguishers we offer includes: . Water extinguishers . CO2 extinguishers . Foam extinguishers . Powder extinguishers . Wet chemical extinguishers . Specialty Extinguishers Fire Safety Training Current UK legislation requires employers to provide training in the actions to be taken in the event of fire. We can help you meet this requirement by providing a range of comprehensive fire training courses, that include: Basic Fire Safety Fire Safety Awareness Fire WardensMarshall Training Train The Trainer Ensure you comply with government legislation and read more about our fire training courses. Dry Riser Testing and Maintenance In buildings which have Dry Risers these must comply with British Standard BS9990:2015. The annual testing and maintenance of Dry Risers is the responsibility of the property owners or managing agents. British Standard 9990:2015 recommends that the system is visually inspect

A stroke, also referred to as a "cerebrovascular accident", is a type of brain attack. When a stroke occurs, the blood flow to the brain is interrupted. A stroke is a medical emergency as it can cause brain damage and even death. In India, the stroke rate is high, and it has been noted to be the fourth leading cause of death in the country [1]. Strokes have also been noted to be the fifth leading cause of disability in the country [1]. This makes it important to understand the symptoms and cause of a stroke, so that quick action can be taken during this medical emergency. The recognisable and visible symptoms of a stroke include - A sudden loss of balance and movement. One or both sides of the face begin to droop. Sudden changes in one or both eyes. Speech becomes slurry. Being urgently taken to the hospital and getting medical attention is very important in case someone is having a stroke. In case you notice any of these symptoms in your loved one, call an emergency ambulance service by dialling 108. You can also call MedCab's fast private ambulance service at 18008-908-208. What Causes a Stroke? There are two types of strokes. Ischemic strokes occur due to a blood clot in one of the blood vessels connected to the brain. Hemorrhagic strokes occur when there is a rupture in one of the blood vessels of the brain. The causes for Ischemic strokes can include heart problems, blocked arteries, high BP, and diabetes. The causes for Hemorrhagic Strokes can include uncontrolled high BP, aneurysm, and brain tumours. There are several risk factors that can make one vulnerable to a stroke - Heart disease - Irregular heartbeats and other forms of heart conditions can make one vulnerable to a stroke and even cause death. High BP- Any blood pressure over 140/90 is considered high and causes damage to the arteries that supply blood to one's brain. Smoking - The risk for an ischemic stroke increases significantly as a result of smoking. Prev