Health Safety

After a period of tremendous upheaval, it is necessary for organizations to transform alongside their employees and welcome new ways of working. While it is impossible to predict which changes will be successful, it is crucial for leaders to now ask: what should work look like to achieve productive, healthy, and safe organizations? In Brave New Workplace, Julian Barling argues that we should focus on creating environments in which employees can flourish, rather than relying on the resiliency of workers to withstand difficult working conditions.

It's amazing how little can change in a decade. In 2009, a book transformed the way we see our frying pans, thermometers, and tuna sandwiches. Daily life was bathing us in countless toxins that accumulated in our tissues, were passed on to our children, and damaged our health. To expose the extent of this toxification, environmentalists Rick Smith and Bruce Lourie offered themselves to science and undertook a series of over a dozen experiments to briefly raise their personal levels of mercury, BPA, Teflon, and other pollutants.

Unveil the secrets of a thriving garden with "Mastering the Snip" - your comprehensive guide to precision pruning. Whether you're a seasoned green thumb or a budding horticulturist, this invaluable resource will elevate your gardening prowess to new heights, transforming your green canvas into a masterpiece of plant health, vitality, and beauty. Embark on a journey through the foundational knowledge of "Understanding the Basics of Precision Pruning." Discover how vital pruning is to plant health and learn to discern between precision and general pruning to achieve the desired outcomes. ...

Unveil your untamed spirit and embrace your wild side with our latest eBook offering "Unveiling the Wilderness Within". This quintessential guide takes you from the comfort of your home into the heart of nature's wonder, all without leaving the familiarity of your local parks and trails. The 15 engaging chapters are carefully crafted to cover all the bases, from discovering your local parks and understanding their true essence, right down to documenting your wonderful adventures. Whether you're a seasoned explorer, or someone looking to find peace and tranquility in local nature, this book ...

In Whistler, British Columbia, dogs can be found riding chairlifts, perched on skiers' shoulders, and even descending from helicopters - all in the race against time to save people caught in the path of an avalanche. Meet Henry, a lovable border collie, and the team of dogs and human partners he works with in the beautiful and sometimes dangerous mountains.

Have you been dabbling with the idea of emergency preparedness, but you aren’t sure where to start? If so, Emergency Preparedness Beginner's Guide: Learn Best Practices, Create a Plan, and Take Action Today to Prepare for Uncertain Times is the right book for you. This easy-to-understand guide is packed full of practical ideas to help you jumpstart your personal preparedness journey.

If a classmate sends threatening emails to you, do you know what to do? Don’t worry if you don’t. This book is here to help! Learn tech-savvy ways to keep bullies out of your technology - without taking away all the fun!

Fact: 60% of Americans are unprepared for natural disasters—don’t be part of that statistic. Explore the art of water survival and self-reliance in an unpredictable world! In a world where unpredictability is constant, the importance of water becomes clear. We can live weeks without food, but only days without water—it’s vital for survival. Imagine a sudden power outage during a storm or an unexpected disaster striking your community. In these moments, one of your most critical lifelines is safe, clean water.

With aging, people's risk for falling increases because their senses dim and nervous systems tends to deteriorate. Elderly people often suffer from weakened vision and the balance mechanism in their ears becomes less accurate. The sedentary lifestyle of theirs may lead to muscle loss, thereby leading to falls. In seniors, even a minor fall may at times lead to fractured bones.

60% of Americans are unprepared for a natural disaster—don’t be part of that statistic! This exclusive collection combines two essential handbooks to help you achieve self-reliance.

In Making Supper Safe, Ben Hewitt exposes the vulnerabilities inherent to the US food industry, where the majority of our processing facilities are inspected only once every seven years. It turns out that in our increasingly complicated food system, pathogenic bacteria are everywhere. Food recalls have become so ubiquitous we hardly even notice them.

This Emergency Survival Guide shares how to survive any disaster that may come your way and gives you a piece of mind knowing you are prepared. This book is for everyone, whether you are a man, a woman, or a child, this Emergency Survival Guide is written with the help of an ex-navy SEAL with you in mind...this guide contains 36 essential tips that were carefully written to assist anyone who encounters any danger and to be able to survive that disaster. No matter who you are, this book is written for you.

Conquer the REHS/RS Exam: Your Guide to a Career as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian is designed for practical, focused exam prep. This study guide helps you review essential topics like food safety, water quality, air and waste management, vector control, housing, and emergency response—along with key environmental health regulations. Clear explanations aim to simplify complex material without unnecessary filler. Whether you're new to the field or reviewing for recertification, this guide provides a structured way to study core subjects that appear on ...

Teenagers face unique challenges when it comes to situational awareness. These challenges are only exacerbated by the constant physical and biological changes teens are subjected to. As young people learn to deal with these changes, they begin to explore the limits of their individuality. Unfortunately, this process often involves unnecessary risk-taking. The key to keeping teens safe during this time is to keep them alert and engaged with their environment. Spotting Danger Before It Spots Your Teens is designed around principles of positive communication, trust, and teamwork.

Herbal medicine is the use of certain herbs and plant-based parts, such as flowers, roots, stems, leaves, etc., to heal various illnesses. Although there are many different ways to treat an illness today, herbal medicine was the only option in ancient times. This reference guide is absolutely essential to your SHTF emergency preparedness.

An informative no-nonsense guide to health and safety. Health and safety is a very dry arduous subject. Let us be totally honest! Everyone has an opinion on it, and it’s mostly bad. The whole perceived premise around health and safety is that it’s often “over the top”, it’s the “nanny state”, it’s overbearing, and “The Man” is giving us extra things to do. In reality it’s there to keep us all safe and healthy.

A book for all instructors and students of self defense who strive for excellence in their teaching and training. This book details all the essential elements of teaching combatives the right way so that you can get the results your students are looking for.

Making and keeping friends can be challenging during your teen years. As a kid, making friends was simple, but now self-consciousness and overthinking make it harder. Will they accept you? Will you fit in? Here's the good news: You can master social skills just like the most popular kids in school. This book teaches you how to meet new people, build solid friendships, and express yourself confidently.

In today's unpredictable world, being prepared for any emergency is crucial. Whether it's a natural disaster, extreme weather conditions, or a medical emergency, having a well-stocked 72-hour emergency kit can make all the difference in ensuring the safety and survival of yourself and your loved ones.

One of the biggest issues making people unsafe is they don't believe it will happen to them. By assuming it will never happen to you, you reduce the chances of being prepared if it does. In this book, the author describes ways in which you can prepare yourself and your family to avoid potential victimization. Things such as vehicle safety, situational awareness, and teaching your children how to be safe are covered in simple-to-understand ways that won't cost a fortune.