by Chris Nisbett | Feb 3, 2022 | Tailgate
More and more people, working in offices, in mechanics—everywhere—seem to be plagued with carpal tunnel syndrome, a medical problem of the wrist and its primary nerve, the median nerve. Carpal tunnel causes numbness and tingling in the fingers and can interfere...
by Chris Nisbett | Jan 3, 2022 | Tailgate
Hypothermia is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body loses heat faster than it can produce it. Remember, normal body temperature is approximately 37 degrees C (98.6 degrees F). When cold weather causes this temperature to go down, serious...
by Chris Nisbett | Dec 3, 2021 | Tailgate
Utility workers often encounter situations in which they are required to work with electricity or must be around energized tools or equipment. The most important thing to remember when performing work in these situations is that you should always consider...
by Chris Nisbett | Nov 3, 2021 | Tailgate
What if you knew a killer was stalking your home? A silent, deadly killer that could steal away your family’s lives without any warning? Wouldn’t you do something about it? That can be the case with carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide is an...
by Chris Nisbett | Apr 3, 2021 | Tailgate
Usually these incidents cause only itching, redness, and maybe swelling at the bite site, butsometimes these encounters can be serious. The victim may have a severe allergic reaction, orthe bite may be poisonous.For bee stings and spider bites:*Make sure you and the...
