Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome

Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) or Vibration White Finger, is an industrial disease caused by the continuous use of vibrating hand-held tools and equipment such as; chainsaws, pneumatic drills and power drills. This disease effects people numbered in the tens of thousands. The condition affects the nerves, muscles, arm joints and blood vessels after extensive exposure to vibration frequencies of between 5 and 2000 Hz, although the greatest risk exists between the frequencies of 5 and 150 Hz.

50 Things To Do When You’re Stuck At An Airport

Occasionally, problems or delays at airports can mean you find yourself with several hours to spare. Why not have a massage or visit an art gallery whilst you wait. This infographic has lots of ideas on how you can spend the time if you are stuck in an airport.

Breakfast From Around The World

The food one decides to eat for breakfast can vary greatly from person to person, especially when you’re thinking about what people outside of the U.S. prefer to eat to start their day off right. Breakfast sandwiches, cold cereal, coffee, eggs, fruit, and juice are all common breakfast choices for people living in the U.S. What about the rest of the world? The following infographic will take you on a trip around the world, giving you a “taste” of what people cook and eat for breakfast in different countries.

How To Have The Best Move Ever

This infographic offers tips and advice for a cost-effective and hassle-free move. Starting 60 days from your desired move date this graphic explains all the steps needed to make sure your move is on time and on budget. It covers all the most important and also the most overlooked steps in a move. It also provides statistics about moving and reasons people move based on US census data.

Frightful Halloween Facts

Americans and spending more than ever on the Halloween season. This year expect to see more decorations, more candy and more costumes. Over 70% of Americans will celebrate Halloween, more than any year this past decade. How much will they spend? How much candy will be consumed? And what are the major costumes trends for this year?

Diamonds Are Forever: Process of a Diamond Ring

In 2011, $11 billion was spent on wedding and engagement rings in the U.S. Picking the right ring is an important part of the proposal process. It’s estimated that grooms can sometimes take somewhere around three months to find the right diamond ring for their brides. This comes to no surprise, thanks to the various diamond types, sizes, and styles that exist on the market and in jewelry stores today.

How an Integrated SNF Network Supports Accountable Care

In the future, SNF readmission rates could be subject to penalties similar to those CMS has put in place for hospitals, such as when SNF readmissions to a hospital occur for certain conditions, within a particular timeframe. To avoid this, many hospitals and health systems are collaborating with SNF providers to improve care and reduce unplanned 30-day readmissions.

How To Choose the Right College For Your Career Path

It’s very common for recent college graduates to have trouble finding entry-level positions directly after graduation. This infographic reveals some interesting stats, such as 39% of employers world-wide feeling that recent grads do not possess the skills needed to excel in even the most basic of professional jobs.

Canada’s Trucking Industry

The graphic analysis was developed using statistics from Transport Canada and reveals that the expected demand for drivers is severely out of balance with the expected supply of professional drivers in Canada by the year 2020, creating what the industry has been predicting as a massive ‘driver shortage’ in the very near future.