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It's important for employers to familiarize themselves with the signs of work-related fatigue. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), accident and injury rates are 18% higher during evening shifts and 30% higher during night shifts due to work-related fatigue.Long ShiftsOne tell-tale sign of work-related fatigue is working shifts. Once a worker has clocked more than eight hours in a single shift, he or she will become fatigued. It's just that simple. Unfortunately …

It wasn't long ago when medical professionals cautioned against the consumption of eggs, believing this popular breakfast food contributes to heart disease. The general belief was that the high cholesterol content of eggs clogs the arteries and increases the risk of heart disease. This myth has since been debunked, however, and now many medical professionals say that eating eggs can curb the risk of heart disease.In fact, one of the latest studies has found that people who eat a single egg a day …

Operating a construction crane comes with a big responsibility. If the crane is overloaded or otherwise fails, it can send heavy loads crashing to the ground below, leaving workers and other people nearby susceptible to injury. To reduce the risk of incidents such as this, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has proposed a new safety rule for crane operators.The rule, published in the Federal Register, implements new requirements for crane operators. Specifically, it would r …

Do you work in the construction industry? If so, you probably know the importance of wearing the right footwear. It's not uncommon for construction workers to drop tools, lumber or other heavy loads. And if you drop something that lands on your feet, it could cause serious injury. Wearing the right footwear, however, can protect you from injuries such as this. Here are a few tips to follow when choosing footwear for the construction industry.Steel ToeThere's no substitution for steel-toe boots i …

Our bodies have an internal clock that's designed to regulate our day-night sleep cycles. Known as the circadian clock, it plays an important role in our ability to fall asleep and stay asleep. However, a new study has found that people with a disruptive circadian rhythm are more likely develop depression, bipolar disorder and other mental health disorders than their counterparts with a balanced and regulated circadian rhythm.For the study, researchers analyzed data from more than 91,000 men and …