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Construction workers have higher rates of injuries than workers in most other industries. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), more than 150,000 construction workers are injured each year in the United States. Whether it's commercial or residential construction, this job doesn't come without risks -- and unfortunately, there's no way to completely avoid the risk of injury. Employers, however, can provide workers with a safe working environment to lower their risk of injury by doing …

Want to lower your risk of heart disease? Along with regular exercise, following the Mediterranean diet may help. According to a new study published in the medical journal JAMA Network Open, people who follow the Mediterranean diet are 25% less likely to develop heart disease than their counterparts.About the StudyFor the study, researchers form the Harvard Medical School followed more than 25,000 women, all of whom were surveyed about their diet and asked to provide blood samples so that resear …

Ergonomics has become a hot topic among employers in recent years. Defined as the process of designing a workplace to meet the unique demands and needs of the worker, it plays an important role in fostering successful businesses. Unfortunately, some employers are still confused regarding what exactly ergonomics is and how it can benefit their business's operations. For a better understanding of ergonomics and its role in the modern workplace, keep reading.Ergonomics ExplainedIn the most basic se …

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about one in four of all deaths involve heart disease. But while heart disease can certainly take a toll on your health, it can affect other aspects of your life, including your job. A new study has found that people who experience a heart attack, stroke or other heart disease-related event work fewer hours and earn less income than their counterparts who have …

Did you know that slip-and-fall accidents are the leading cause of work-related injury? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), they even account for roughly 5 percent of all work fatalities among women and 11 percent among men. As an employer, it's your responsibility to protect workers from injury -- and that includes slip-and-fall accidents. Here are six easy ways to reduce the risk of slip-and-fall accidents in your workplace.#1) Illuminate Your WorkspaceSlip-and-fall accidents ar …