Anecdotes

Looking good at work feels great, but being safe by wearing PPE (personal protective equipment) is even better. This is especially true when dealing with something as dangerous and deadly as fire. While it may not be considered fashionable, PPE

The 1990s gave us high-waisted jeans, Beanie Babies, and the Macarena’s catchy moves, but the FDA Food Code stole the show for restaurants. This pivotal regulation transformed how eateries source, store, prepare, and serve food, slashing risks of foodborne illnesses

Every year, millions of American workers are affected by workplace injuries, with cuts and lacerations representing a significant portion of incidents. In 2023, private industry employers reported 2.6 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses, according to the U.S. Bureau of

As temperatures climb, heat stress becomes a critical concern for workers across all industries, ranging from food service to industrial settings. With over 2,000 heat-related workplace illnesses reported in 2022, costing businesses millions in medical expenses and lost productivity, the

As businesses increasingly prioritize environmental responsibility, eco-friendly cleaning products have become a cornerstone of modern workplace safety and sanitation. These sustainable solutions, formulated with natural, biodegradable ingredients, offer a compelling alternative to traditional cleaning products that often contain harmful chemicals.

Quick-service restaurants (QSRs) and food service businesses operate at a relentless pace, serving millions of customers each year. In these high-traffic settings, maintaining impeccable cleanliness is not just a regulatory requirement; it’s the foundation of employee well-being and brand excellence.

In an era when a minor scratch could lead to sepsis, lacking bandages, antiseptics, or any effective solutions could easily result in death. That reality is now a distant memory, thanks to the remarkable progress of first aid kits. These

Ancient Sparks: Cooking with scalding oil was around long before fries were even a twinkle in McDonald’s eye. Let’s take a trip down memory lane. Around 2500 BC, cooks in ancient Egypt were plunging dough into clay pots over open

“I love taxes!” said nobody, ever – yet taxes have been a fixture for millennia, sparking rebellions, breakthroughs, and plenty of head-scratching oddities. While most of us simply sigh and pay up, their history is full of strange, controversial, and

Let’s talk about something that may remind you of recess at school but can quickly turn your workplace into a danger zone: horseplay. You know the drill—someone pulls a chair out from under someone as a prank or blasts an

The Edwin Smith Surgical Papyrus When we think of ancient medical practices, we might imagine bloodletting, magic, incantations, animal sacrifices, and even human offerings. However, the Edwin Smith Surgical Papyrus shatters these preconceptions, and offers a glimpse into surprisingly advanced

The Great Time Tug-of-War: Farmers vs. Politicians Ah, the good old Daylight-Saving Time (DST) – the biannual ritual that leaves us all asking ourselves, “Wait, do we lose an hour or gain one?” and “Can I sleep in?”. But did