Exercise doesn’t have to be ‘all or nothing,’ researchers say

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When it comes to working out, it’s OK to “choose ‘good enough’ over ‘perfect,’” a University of Michigan researcher says. “Nothing has to be perfect, including exercise,” said Michelle Segar, a behavioral scientist at the university. Segar and a team of researchers from U-M and Kent State University recently conducted four focus groups among 27 […]

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Soft, air-powered exoskeleton may help reduce job-related muscle strain

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Arlington, TX — Engineers from the University of Texas at Arlington claim they’ve developed a soft, air-powered exoskeleton that shows promise in helping workers reduce muscle strain. The Pneumatically Actuated Soft Elbow Exoskeleton, or PASE, uses a “lightweight silicone ‘pneumatic actuator’ – a soft, air-filled mechanism that helps move the arm – to assist movement […]

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KPA

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Westminster, CO-based KPA has separated its Flex and Risk Management Center software businesses into an independent entity named Novara. Novara will focus on artificial intelligence-embedded safety and operational risk management software for high-risk industries. Its solutions will be delivered primarily through Flex, a configurable Software as a Service platform that supports day-to-day safety workflows. KPA […]

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Welcome to the redesigned Safety+Health website!

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Our new, more flexible platform makes it easier to find the content that’s important to you – and to discover something new. The expanded home page showcases the depth of our coverage: Daily news Feature articles Columns, expert advice and thought leadership Best practices and tips Survey results Safety products and services Webinars and podcasts […]

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Struggling with insomnia? Tai chi might help

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Practicing tai chi, a low-impact martial art that consists of a series of gentle movements, may help adults 50 and older manage chronic insomnia, researchers say. A team led by researchers from the University of Hong Kong studied randomized trials involving 200 Chinese adults who were diagnosed with insomnia and didn’t partake in shift work. […]

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Personal Liability for Your Negligence? Why OHS Pros Today Need a Legal Mindset

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OHS pros that report through the safety and health department are mostly influenced by OSHA compliance. OHS pros that report to HR lean more to a workers’ compensation mindset. OHS pros that report through production are heavily influenced by costs and hierarchy of controls. 



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