You know how it goes—your laboratory is neat and organized one day, and the next you’ve lost your third pen to the massive pile of documents and lab supplies that have managed to build up on your benchtop. You could give in to the chaos and just start stocking extra supplies, but why feed the …
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Do you suspect your work chair means you harm? You might be right. Forget about inferior designs and cheap materials. Chairs don’t get to pick who makes them or how. But is it entirely impossible to believe that they get to choose how they respond to their lot in life? Here are five signs your …
Your healthcare organization cannot afford to disregard any complaints of discomfort from its employees. That doesn’t necessarily mean every worker should be provided with a personal masseuse. What it does mean is that every sore foot, aching back, and kinked neck is worth careful consideration, for a number of reasons. First and foremost, employees are …
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The lingo used by medical labs is chock-full of beautiful, descriptive terms and phrases unique to medical science. Polyclonal antibody? That’s just poetry. It also shares lots of words used in everyday life and gives them entirely different meanings. That’s where things can get a little mixed up. Let’s clear up any confusion. Here are …
You can tell a lot about a healthcare professional by his or her anti-fatigue mat of choice. Proper coverage – that is, the correct 1:1 mat-to-counter-length ratio – shows balance. It lets your colleagues and supervisors know that a high standard of comfort, protection, and safety is important to you. A poorly sized or shaped …
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The dangers of sitting frequently for long periods of time have been well publicized. Studies suggest correlations between prolonged sedentary behavior and diseases such as cancer and diabetes. Findings such as these further substantiate what we’ve known for centuries: We are meant to move. Now, you may think, “I’m a runner so I’m all good. …
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Just because your entryway mats let you walk all over them doesn’t mean they don’t deserve your attention and respect. Their arrangement, condition, and location speak volumes about your healthcare facility. Yes, seriously. What is a patient to think when he or she arrives at your facility and sees a shabby, worn, undersized entryway mat …
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Most task chairs are not designed in your best interest. Your mind and body pay the price for conceptual and material shortcuts. Inferior seating is a recipe for back pain, dulled focus, and a bad mood. Seating should never damage your body or impede your workflow. In fact, the best options can improve your health …
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