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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has changed its tune on electronic record-keeping requirements. If you keep with OSHA's rules, you're probably well aware that the organization was planning to release its Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illness rule on Jan. 25, 2019. However, that day has since passed, with OSHA never releasing this electronic record-keeping rule. So, why didn't OSHA publish the Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illness rule, and what …

Affecting up to 15% of all adults between ages 50 and 70, osteoporosis is a common disease in which the bones become weaker and less dense. It's normal for people to lose some bone density as they grow older. With osteoporosis, however, a significant amount of bone density is lost, which increases the risk of broken bones. So, what can you to do protect yourself from this common disease?Drink More MilkCow's milk is one of the top food-based sources of calcium. This is important because calcium i …

With the winter weather upon us, you're probably eager to light up your fireplace. It's an effective, low-cost way to warm your home. Before using your fireplace, though, you should consider having your chimney inspected and cleaned. It only takes a few minutes to call a professional chimney sweep, but doing so offers several benefits.Lower Risk of House FireCleaning your chimney regularly will lower the risk of a house fire. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), more than …

Are you planning to use firewood to warm your home this winter? Assuming your home has an open floor plan with a fireplace somewhere in the center, you can build fires to easily and efficiently warm your home. Wood-burning fires produce excellent heat, and unlike a central heating system, they don't consume energy. However, you should follow some basic precautions when handling firewood to protect against injury.#1) Wear a Sleeved ShirtAlways wear a sleeved shirt when handling firewood. It's unl …

In 2017, the number of work-related fatalities in the United States dropped to its lowest level in more than two decades, according to a new report by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The BLS frequently analyzes rates of work-related injury and fatality. On Dec. 18, 2018, the government-run organization released a new report on fatalities in the workplace. Titled "Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries Summary," it provides a statistical analysis of work-related fatalities that occurred …