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What Clues from the Southern Hemisphere’s Flu Season Mean for the U.S.

August 28, 2024 / By Alana Smart / Blog

While forecasting the exact details of the upcoming flu season in the Northern Hemisphere can be challenging, examining the flu trends from the Southern Hemisphere provides valuable insights into what […]

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Vaccine Mandates – The Rules Keep Changing

June 3, 2022 / By Alana Smart / Blog

When the COVID-19 vaccinations began rolling out in February 2021, many people began to see a light at the end of the tunnel. The United States distributed vaccines and made

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Workplace Injuries and Illnesses Declined Across Industries

By Alana Smart | November 11, 2024

The latest Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses reveals significant improvements in workplace ...

Elevated Exposure Risk for Electronics Waste Recycling Workers

By Alana Smart | February 12, 2025

Recent findings suggest that there’s an elevated exposure risk for electronics waste recycling workers. A Centers for Disease ...

Cold Working Conditions Call for PPE

By Alana Smart | November 22, 2022

People may often assume that winter weather only affects workers in harsh conditions like snowstorms or subzero temperatures. ...