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Ergonomics Series: Reducing Musculoskeletal Disorders at Food Distribution Centers

Over 1.4 million cases: that is how many non-fatal musculoskeletal disorders and injuries have occurred in the private industry that required days off from work. Among those injuries, almost half (43%) were the results of sprains and strains while others included overexerting (26.5% for physical and 14.5% for overexerting from lifting), as revealed in a …

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Words of Wisdom for Maintaining a Work/Home Balance for Entrepreneurs

Don’t work too hard! We never see you at home! You’re late again to work and are not ready to meet these clients! Maintaining a proper workplace and home life balance can be one of the greatest challenges for entrepreneurs, so to inspire your quest, we present some encouraging words to help you along the …

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Back to School Safety Tips

The flashing lights, the crossing guards waving signs, the squeals of children running to their schools: all are familiar sights as Polk County heads back to school this month However, the delights of the school year can be marred by rushed drivers who aren’t taking the right precautions around excited kids not paying attention to …

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Local Companies Needing Qualified Applicants

The summer might be drawing to a close (for other states outside of Florida), but our list of employment opportunities is just starting to heat up with several companies in need of temp to temp-to-perm to full-time employees for several area jobs. Here is what KB Staffing has on our online job page: Meat Utility …

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Heat Stroke: What to look For to Help Save Someone’s Life

In the summertime, it is noticeable to see people of all ages outside in the Florida sunshine in many forms of work and play. However, our high temperatures, frequent sunny days and extreme humidity can cause many to fall victim to heat stroke and many other related heat illnesses. According to the Center for Disease …

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Why a Staffing Agency is a Better Choice Compared with Job Searching Websites

Today’s job search market has become focused on being more accessible to job seekers worldwide, seen as with just a few short clips you can locate jobs in your career field, read job descriptions and even submit your application for a job. However, job seekers can see that websites like Indeed and ZipRecruiter don’t provide …

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Ergonomics Series Part 4: Safety on the Construction Job Site

Did you know that over one-third of workday injuries and half of all compensation claims come from musculoskeletal injuries, such as injuries to the back, knee, shoulder and more? Even in a listed statistic from the Laborers’ Health & Safety Fund of North America website shows 40 percent of construction workers say “working hurt” is …

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Here’s Whose Hiring in Polk County

It’s midway through the year, but there is no better time to look for a temporary job than now and the Central Florida workforce is filled with several employment opportunities to choose from. Here are three positions currently seeking applicants that might be waiting for your application! Heavy Equipment Operators It takes experience to work …

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Ergonomics Part 3: Safety at the Office with Your Computer Work Station

MSD injury, or Musculoskeletal Disorder injuries, are common incidences that can happen in the office, whether you are a full-time employee or a new temp. MSD injuries include injuries of the muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, cartilage, joints and spinal discs, as specified from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration section in the United States Department …

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Celebrate National Safety Month with Workplace Safety Tips

June marks an important month for many, as it is National Safety Month, and what better way to recognize the month with workplace safety tips to ensure your safety at work? The necessity of safety is important especially for construction workers, as 4,821 construction workers die on the job, about 13 a day, each year, …

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