Burn pits are used for outdoor waste burning, but burning plastics and synthetic materials can release harmful chemicals. They may be necessary in some cases, but precautions should be taken to reduce risks to health and the environment. Safety equipment can protect those working near burn pits. A burn pit is an area used to […]
Firewalking is a common practice around the world, dating back to 1,200 BC in India. Walking on hot coals is relatively easy as feet aren’t in contact with the coals long enough to do any harm. Running through the coals increases the risk of burns. Firewalking is used for team building and as a guilt […]
Burnout is a state of exhaustion and disengagement from work that can lead to mistakes and reduced productivity. Symptoms include feeling incompetent and disengaged from colleagues. Christina Maslach, a leading psychologist, has developed three questions to measure burnout. Some careers have a higher rate of burnout, and people with a history of mental illness may […]
