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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has proposed a new rule to protect the personal information of workers in its injury and illness reporting database. As most employers already know, OSHA requires all work-related injuries and illnesses that prompt professional medical treatment to be reported. Previously, however, there's been concern regarding the security of this information. If a worker's name, address and other personal information is listed in this database, conventi …

If you're looking to protect your heart from disease, you're probably well aware of the importance of dieting and exercising. Eating a low-fat, balanced diet while exercising for at least 75 minutes each week will lower your risk of heart disease (among other chronic health ailments). However, a new study has found that air pollution can increase the risk of heart disease. Researchers say that people who are exposed to high levels of air pollution on a regular basis are more likely to develop he …

Is employee recognition a part of your company's culture? If not, it should be. According to Gallup survey, less than one-third of U.S. workers are actively engaged at work. As a result, these workers clock more ours while producing less "work" in the process, thereby hindering their company's ability to succeed. To prevent this from happening to your company, consider the following employee recognition tips.P2P RecognitionPeer-to-peer recognition is a unique approach to traditional employee rec …

As an employer, it's your responsibility to create a safe working environment. Failure to do so increases the risk of injury and illness while leaving your business susceptible to fines and other penalties handed down by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). While different businesses have different workplace hazards, a common hazard found in many workplaces is slip and falls. If a worker slips and falls, he or she may sustain injuries such as bruises, lacerations, broken bon …

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is giving employers in the United States a little longer to comply with all requirements specified in its beryllium rule. As you may already know, OSHA's beryllium rule -- the standard that sets permissible exposure limits for workers -- went into effect in May 2018 for construction and shipyard b businesses. However, OSHA is extending the compliance date for specific requirements of the rule. So, what does this mean for employers?OSHA say …