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Weekly Safety Meeting – Dangers of Energy Drinks

Weekly Safety Meeting – Dangers of Energy Drinks

Caffeine is commonly used in today’s society to get more energy, to feel more alert. While caffeine has been around for hundreds of years, caffeinated energy drinks have been gaining in popularity over the past few decades. Energy Drink Hazards: Over consumption of caffeine and other energy producing ingredients found...

Safety Tip of the Week – Dangers of Energy Drinks

Safety Tip of the Week – Dangers of Energy Drinks

Over consumption of caffeine and other energy producing ingredients found in energy drinks such as taurine can lead to health issues. Recently, a South Carolina high school student collapsed and died after consuming a very high dose of caffeine in a short time: coffee, soft drinks, and an energy drink....

Weekly Safety Meeting – Dangers of Energy Drinks

Weekly Safety Meeting – Dangers of Energy Drinks

Caffeine is commonly used in today’s society to get more energy or to feel more alert. While coffee has been around for hundreds of years and is still the most common caffeinated drink in the world, energy drinks have been gaining in popularity over the past few decades. Energy Drink...

Safety Tip of the Week – Dangers of Energy Drinks

Safety Tip of the Week – Dangers of Energy Drinks

Overconsumption of caffeine and other energy producing ingredients found in energy drinks, such as taurine, can lead to health issues. Recently, a South Carolina high school student collapsed and died after consuming a very high dose of caffeine in a short time: coffee, soft drinks and an energy drink. The...