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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently wrapped up its first hearing with the rail industry regarding its whistleblower protection program. According to OSHA, it received 424 complaints of retaliation against rail workers for reporting safety hazards to OSHA last year, a little over half of which came from the workers themselves. The sheer volume of these complaints has prompted OSHA to hold hearings on how it can improve its whistleblower protection program for rail wo …

Do you want to lose weight? Whether it's to improve your physical appearance and reduce your risk of disease and illness, slimming down can help you achieve these and other goals. According to a Pew Research survey, more than half of all U.S. adults want to lose weight. Unfortunately, though, only a small percentage of these adults take tangible steps towards achieving a slimmer waistline. By following the five tips listed below, you'll have an easier time losing those unwanted pounds and achiev …

Are you planning to fly in the near future? Well, you aren't alone. Statistics show that 8 million people fly in commercial and private plans each day. Whether it's for business or leisure, there's no denying the fact that flying is a faster, more relaxing and safer means of transportation when compared to driving. Unfortunately, though, it also exposes you to a significant amount of germs inside the cabin. This is why it's important to follow some basic tips to protect yourself from infectious …

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced a 30-day extension for its rule regarding exposure to crystalline silica in the maritime industry. However, there are a few caveats. For a maritime employer to be eligible for this extension, he or she must make "good-faith" efforts towards compliance. Otherwise, the employer may still be cited.OSHA had originally set a compliance date for the crystalline silica rule for June 23, 2018 -- and that's not necessarily expected to …

It's no secret that smoking is bad for your health. Over the past few decades, medical experts have confirmed the harmful effects of this bad habit, linking it to more than 480,000 deaths per year -- and that's only in the United States. As a result, some people have cut down to smoking to just a single cigarette per day, believing it won't harm their health. But there's new evidence suggesting that even a single cigarette can cause harm.Researchers from the University of College London, U.K. fo …