Arsenic-based pesticides have been used in agricultural practices for many years, and, accordingly, soils and groundwater in the US are contaminated with varying levels of arsenic. Because arsenic exists in soil and water, it finds its way into our food supply. And nearly all foods contain some level of arsenic.
What Foods Have the Most Arsenic?
Studies show that most of the arsenic in the American diet comes from meat, milk, poultry, pork, eggs and seafood. Poultry is the worst offender. Some chickens exceed the EPA safety limit for arsenic by 2,000%. Meat and poultry are high in arsenic because…
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Employee mental, physical health taking toll on workforce, says Manulife
Employee health is taking an increasing toll on workforce productivity, according to Manulife’s Wellness Report, which calculated an average of 48 days lost per employee due to health-related problems in 2022.
According to Manulife, employee absences and presenteeism – when employees report to work but don’t actually work – are costing employers around $645 million annually. Workers aged 18 to 24 show poorer results in mental, physical, and financial health indicators compared to older age groups, correlated with greater losses in overall productivity.
Manulife’s tracked decline in employee productivity dates back to 2020, when the number of days lost to…
Managing the risk of ‘gray fleet’ – RoSPA Workplace Safety Blog
With the growing trend for online shopping, next-day delivery and the retail/hospitality experience showing no signs of slowing down, businesses frequently need to recruit extra staff to meet increased demand (particularly in the run up to Christmas). A major national newspaper has reported that approximately 250,000 temporary positions will be on offer over the festive period and not just in restaurants, bars and shops, but also in warehouses and delivery.
Yodel, the courier giant recently announced they need an extra 1,500 temporary staff nationwide, including HGV class 1 drivers, warehouse operations, van drivers and couriers to fulfill client demands. With…
Jamie Foxx Recovering After Experiencing a Medical Complication
Jamie Foxx is recovering after experiencing a medical complication, his daughter says.
On April 12, the actor’s daughter, Corinne Foxx, released a statement on Instagram on behalf of the Foxx family sharing his current health condition.
“We wanted to share that, my father, Jamie Foxx, experienced a medical complication yesterday (April 11),” the statement reads. “Luckily, due to quick action and great care, he is already on his way to recovery.”
“We know how beloved he is and appreciate your prayers. The family asks for privacy during this time,” it concludes.
In a statement to NBC News, Jamie Foxx’s representative…
China General Nuclear Europe Energy – RoSPA Workplace Safety Blog
At the close of a successful 2019 RoSPA Health and Safety Awards, 20% of entries received were from international organizations… that’s more than ever before! From Mauritius to Hong Kong, our community awards continue to grow year after year.
Based at their head office in Shenzhen, China, we spoke to Huang Yuan Zheng, President of China General Nuclear Europe Energy (CGN EE), about their awards journey towards their first RoSPA Health and Safety Award…
What motivated you/your organization to enter the RoSPA Awards?
RoSPA is an international organization for the prevention of accidents, it is an honor for CGN EE…
Study looks at the link between lithium in tap water and autism
The level of lithium in a pregnant woman’s household’s tap water may correlate to a higher chance of their infant being diagnosed with autism, according to a new study looking at how this environmental factor may impact the prevalence of the neurological difference.
The study, published Monday in the peer-reviewed journal JAMA Pediatrics, looked at lithium levels in Denmark’s tap water and compared it to the health records of more than 50,000 children.
Researchers believe the results will help us to gain a better understanding of this compound on the brain.
“Any drinking water contaminants that may affect the developing…
driver fatigue – RoSPA Workplace Safety Blog
Experiencing fatigue at work, home or the road can massively increase your chances of being in a fatal or serious accident. With the darker nights and colder weather upon us, you are more likely to feel tired when going about your daily routine.
Fatigue and road accidents
Falling asleep at the wheel is a more prevalent occurrence than most people realize. In 2018 a survey1 revealed of 20,000 motorists, one in eight admitted falling asleep while driving, while 37% said they had been so tired they were frightened they would drop off behind the wheel. Contrary to popular belief, common…
COVID-19 in BC: COVID Awareness Week April 3-7
As pandemic safety measures continue to ease, COVID-19 awareness group Protect Our Province BC notes continued potential risks posed by virus.
Three years after the COVID-19 pandemic started, Protect Our Province BC is promoting COVID Awareness Week along with allied COVID-19 safety groups.
The five-day event, which runs from April 3 to April 7, is an attempt to inform Canadians of the harm that the virus can cause to their health and well-being, according to a release from Protect Our Province.
Dr. Lyne Filiatrault, a retired emergency physician and member of the Protect Our Province BC (POP BC), highlighted the…