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Understanding the Long-Term Benefits of Proper OSHA Training
By Michael M DeSafey
For employees, avoiding accidents is the best way to avoid unintentional time
away from work. Remembering safety training in all aspects of work enables
employees to work in and maintain a safe environment. Following OSHA guide-
lines greatly reduces the chance of on the job accidents. Being a safe, productive
employee should be on the top of everyone's list.
Do not ignore damaged equipment. If you see something, say something, and if
it has been awhile since your last OSHA re-certification, speak up. These state-
ments ring especially true in the career pathways of construction, engineering,
and environmental services. Serious injury and even death can occur if you do not adhere to OSHA guide-
lines at any of these jobs. A construction worker's failure to regularly inspect his machinery and tools can
cost him his life. An engineer who does not properly lock out a machine before climbing in to inspect it
can be accidentally maimed or crushed. Taking the time to perform all tasks safely is worth your time,
every time. Following through will lead to a satisfying career in a safe, healthy environment for all
Michael DeSafey is a leading executive recruiter for professionals in the construction, engineering and en-
vironmental industries. He is currently the President of Webuild Staffing http://
www.webuildstaffing.com. To learn more about Michael or to follow his blog please visit http://
www.michaeldesafey.com
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Unlocking the Potential of Your Brain by Discovering How to Think!
By Madeline Frank
I recognized there is a scientific link between studying musical instruments and academic and societal
success. Studying a musical instrument develops millions of new connections, synapses, between nerve
cells in the brain. Many of the world's scientists, doctors, teachers, authors and mathematicians are al-
so musicians.
Over the years Professor Lincer and I continued our conversations about the many books and articles
he had me read. I have incorporated our discussions into several of my books, articles, radio shows, and
blogs over the last twenty plus years and also, at his urging, had a dialogue with both Dr. Oliver Sacks
and Dr. Gerald Edelman.
What I realized is that Professor Lincer was teaching his students to develop an Aristotelian fascination
with the skill of critical thinking. Aristotle made statements and asked questions leading the student to
thinking through to a well-chosen answer
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