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OSHA Battery Charging Requirements
OSHA provides standards to ensure a safe working environment.Arbeitsplatz Schleifen image by Christian Tessmer from Fotolia.comOccupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, is a government agency in the Department of Labor. Its function is to maintain safe and healthy work...
How to Videotape a Counseling Session
Videotaping a counseling session can be valuable to the therapist and the client for numerous reasons. For a therapist trainee, recording a session could be mandatory for educational purposes. Trainees and educators are able to evaluate the recorded session to improve counseling technique. Client re
Hay Fever Home Remedy
Hay fever is caused by the pollen and other allergens that arise in nature doing the spring and summer months. Many people enjoy this time of year by being outdoors, but others will be miserable with the stuffy nose and congestion related to hay fever. Finding a hay fever home remedy that works can
What Are the Health Benefits of Bee Propolis Extract?
Bee Propolis Extract is a substance made by honeybees from surrounding vegetation to seal their hives against outside invaders and reduce vibrations within the hive. It is usually brown but can be any color depending on what type of vegetation the bees use. It is the equivalent of caulk.
How to Compare Fish Oil Products
Fish oil is available at varying levels of purity and quality. Although fish oil provides health benefits through omega fatty acids, various toxins such as polychlorinated biphenyls and mercury are present in significant amounts in non-purified fish oil.
How to Locate Halfway Houses
Halfway houses--also called sober houses or sober living--can be the difference between a successful drug treatment regimen and relapse. They offer newly sober addicts and alcoholics a middle step between residential treatment and full reintegration to home life. Sometimes, a residential treatment f
How to Fit a Blouse Sleeve in Sewing
Many blouses require set-in sleeves. The sleeve is sewn into the arm hole, also called an armscye, in a way that ensures ease of movement and fit for the wearer, but without unsightly tucks, puckers or gathers. While the set-in sleeve is considered difficult, and many beginners are intimidated by th
About Vascular Changes During Pregnancy
During pregnancy, almost every part of a woman's body changes to aid in supporting the fetus as it grows. The cardiovascular system is no exception, and many of the common symptoms associated with pregnancy are a result of vascular changes. Most of these symptoms are nuisances that resolve quickly a
The Excavation Safety Guide
Excavations and trenches pose intrinsic toxic atmosphere and cave-in hazards. Site supervisors must create safe working conditions in excavations by installing measures to prevent cave-ins, establishing regular trench inspections and giving workers an escape route if conditions abruptly become hazar
How to Evacuate Home AC Lines
If you want to replace the pipes in your home air conditioning system or recharge the condenser, you may wish to evacuate, or bleed, the valves yourself. Doing this will remove all of the pressure from your air conditioner system, so that it can be safely repaired. You will need to attach a set of c
How to Disinfect Nail Clippers
Disinfecting your nail clippers is an important way to avoid nail fungus, which, according to the Podiatry Channel, causes nails to thicken, discolor and split. It is a simple but effective process that can be completed in under 20 minutes. The skill set required is small; if you can boil water, you
Home Remedy for Threadworms
Threadworms, also known as pinworms, are a common intestinal parasite that affects people, usually younger children. Threadworms are transmitted through direct contact with an infected person or an object which has been touched by an infected person. When you have a threadworm infestation, you may e
Things to Do if Bedridden
Long-term illness or a health condition may cause you to be bedridden for a period of time. Finding things to do while being bedridden can be difficult. Picking up a new craft hobby, doing crossword puzzles or simply reading a new book can help keep you busy and pass the time.
Human Impacts on Freshwater Ecosystems
Freshwater ecosystems only make up 1 percent of the earth's surface, but provide consumable water for the majority of life on the planet. Freshwater habitats continue to lose species to extinction, often times at a higher rate than terrestrial, or land, habitats. In addition to fresh water being use
How to Tell What Number of Ounces of Water to Drink
You can find out whether you're drinking enough water, according to an article on WebMD, based on two things: examining your urine and knowing your weight. A woman that weighs 145 pounds won't have to drink as much water as a man weighing 230 pounds. Additionally, the article says that, "If your ur
High-Tension Power Lines & Cancer
A debate has been raging for years regarding electromagnetic radiation emitted by high-voltage power lines and the incidence of cancer. Although there have been a number of studies conducted on the topic, there is little upon which to conclude one way or the other.
Natural Herbs Containing Salicylate Compounds
Salicylates are water-soluble (meaning that they dissolve in water) compounds that have anti-inflammatory and pain-killing properties. Salicylates occur naturally in plants, but these natural salicylates have become less commonly used for pain relief since the creation of acetylsalicylic acid, more
Earthquake Preparedness Checklist
Even though your home may remain standing, nearby buildings may be a serious hazard during an earthquake.after katrina image by Elly from Fotolia.comThe time to prepare for an earthquake is well before the event. During this time you can calmly create lists of the supplies you need to...
Fitness Vibration Plate Dangers
Pixland/Pixland/Getty ImagesFitness vibration plates are one of the latest fads from the exercise industry, acting to tone muscles through concentrated vibrations while exercising using more traditional means. As with everything, use of a vibration plate has both pros and cons, so know...
Home Remedies for Blemish Control
Use lemon juice to treat acne.lemons image by Maria Brzostowska from Fotolia.comPlenty of teenagers and some adults have to deal with blemishes and acne every day. Though many commercial products exist for getting rid of these blemishes, some are not as effective as others. Products that...