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Do you feel tired at work? Whether you work outside in the heat or inside a climate-controlled office, you may experience fatigue. It's an all-too-common problem among workers, with a recent study showing that a staggering 69% of U.S. workers experience fatigue while on the job.Conducted by the National Safety Council (NSC), the Fatigue in Safety-Critical Industries report found that most workers in the United States get tired while working. After surveying thousands of U.S. workers, NSC researc …

The world's largest social media network is planning to launch a new feature that will help employers create a safe working environment for their employees. Known as Safety Check, the feature will launch next year for Facebook Workplace. What is Facebook Workplace exactly? Launched 2016, Facebook Workplace is a business-oriented communication and messaging system that's designed specifically for businesses and their employees. It allows employees to easily collaborate on projects while also …

In the United States, employers with 50 or more employees must provide their employees with health insurance. If they don't, they face stiff penalties handed down by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). But offering health insurance isn't cheap. According to a new report published by the National Business Group on Health (NBGH), healthcare costs have risen to almost $15,000 per employee.Researchers from the NBGH found that employers in the United States pay an average of $15,000 per employee for …

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is sounding the alarm of trench-related injuries in the United States. In a press release, OSHA announced that it had updated its National Emphasis Program (NEP) to address the rising number of trench and excavation injuries. Among other things, the newly updated NEP includes education, training and enforcement specifications that are designed to lower the risk of injury among workers. The NEP was kicked off on Oct. 1 and is expected …

Heart disease remains the world's leading cause of death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 610,000 people in the United States die each year from it. The good news is that there are ways to lower your risk of heart disease, including eating the right foods. Increasing your intake of fish -- salmon, tilapia, mackerel, etc.-- will provide your body with omega-3 fatty acids that reduce cholesterol levels in the blood and, subsequently, lower your risk …