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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), along with the National Safety Council (NSC), has published its annual list of the top safety violations for which employers have been cited. As an employer, you should familiarize yourself with these safety violations so that you can take the necessary precautions to prevent them from happening in your workplace.#1) Fall ProtectionNot surprisingly, fall protection topped OSHA's list as the most common safety violation in 2019. According …

For over a decade, heart disease has consistently ranked as the leading cause of death among men and women. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over a half-million U.S. adults die from heart disease each year. While heart disease remains problematic, a new study has found that cancer now tops the list as the leading cause of death in high-income countries.After analyzing the health data of high-income countries, researchers discovered that over half of all deaths a …

Does your home have gas appliances? When compared to electric appliances, gas appliances offer several benefits. Among other things, they typically cost less to operate, are more powerful, and they are easier to use. The downside to gas appliances, however, is that they pose a higher risk of injury when used improperly. Whether you have a gas-powered stove, furnace or any other appliance, you should follow these five safety tips to minimize your risk of injury.#1) Beware of OdorNatural gas is ty …

Do you have a tendency to snooze during the midday hours? Maybe you're exhausting from work, or perhaps you're simply trying to catch up on missed sleep. Regardless, new evidence suggests that midday naps offer some surprising health benefits.According to a new study conducted by researchers at the University of Lausanne, people who take midday naps on a regular basis are less likely to develop heart disease than their counterparts who rarely or never take midday naps.For the study, researchers …

How often do you mow your lawn? During the spring and summer, it's not uncommon for homeowners to mow their lawn once a week. When mowing your lawn, though, you'll need to follow some basic lawnmower safety tips to protect against injury. Statistics show over 20,000 people are injured each year in the United States from lawnmower accidents. Failure to take the necessary precautions could result in similar fate when mowing your lawn.#1) Stay on Flat and Level TerrainOnly operate your lawnmower on …