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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has launched a new online database consisting of chemicals and their respective information. From research and development to pharmaceutical and manufacturing, countless companies use chemicals in their daily operations. If appropriate safeguards are not taken when storing and handling these chemicals, however, it may lead to injury or illness. This is exactly what OSHA is hoping to prevent with its new online database.Available at https:/ …

That's what some experts believe. In recent years, health professionals have sounded the alarm regarding the potential health effects of air pollution. As airborne particulate matter continues to increase, there's a growing concern for increased rates of disease and illness. Now, there's new evidence suggesting that air pollution contributes to diabetes.Statistics show that roughly 30.3 million Americans -- 9.4% of the population -- suffers from type 1 diabetes. Characterized by the body's inabi …

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has partnered with the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) to create new educational and training resources on workplace safety. The two organizations say they will provide workers and employers with information on how to choose the right personal protective equipment (PPE) for their respective workplace and jobs.For the next two years, OSHA and ISEA will work together to provide workers and employers with information about P …

Most health experts say that the average adult doesn't consume enough protein in his or her diet. Typically found in meats and nuts, this vital nutrient is responsible for building and repairing cellular tissue. Without protein, our bodies wouldn't be able to repair damaged muscle mass. However, a new study has found that people who follow a high-protein diet are more likely to develop heart disease than their counterparts who follow a low-protein diet.The study, conducted by the American Heart …

Facebook has launched a free version of its enterprise platform for nonprofit organizations (NPOs). Known as Workplace for Good, it's intended to help NPOs achieve their goals by providing them with a digital marketing tool. UsingWorkplace for Good isn't a new tool. Rather, it's been around for several years now. However, the social media giant charges for traditional for-profit businesses a fee of $3 per user -- with a limit of 5,000 users per month -- to use it. While Facebook says that for-pr …