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With summer right around the corner, there's a growing risk of heat exhaustion for outdoor workers. A serious form of heat illness, heat exhaustion is categorized by a significant loss of water and electrolytes through perspiration. Perspiration is normally good because it allows our bodies to release heat. When sweat perspires through the skin, it releases heat. Too much perspiration, however, can lead to heat illness like heat exhaustion. So, what are the warnings signs of heat exhaustion?Naus …

The World Health Organization (WHO) says food companies should stop using trans fat in their products by 2023. According to CNN, WHO recently launched a new campaign to achieve this goal. Known as REPLACE, it's designed to provide training tools and resources to all countries, not just the United States, on how to eliminate trans fat from foods.The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has already taken action to eliminate trans fat in the United States. Several years ago, the FDA said i …

Work is a common source of psychological stress for millions of men and women. Whether you work in a climate-controlled office or outside under the hot summer sun, you may feel stressed at the end of the day. While some workers brush off this stress as being a normal "part of the job," it can take a toll on your health. In fact, one organization is calling for regulators to categorize stress as a safety hazard in the workplace.According to a new report published by the Mental Health Foundation ( …

Telecommuting has become increasingly popular in recent years. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), roughly one-quarter of the entire workforce performs some or all their work at home. But while working at home certainly has its benefits, it also has some disadvantages, including less physical activity. Because of this, telecommuting workers should follow some simple steps to maintain good health.#1) Follow a ScheduleIt's important that you create and follow a schedule when wo …

When you think of safety equipment to protect workers from injury, floor mats probably isn't at the top of your list. After all, how much of a difference can a few mats really make? Well, they might be relatively simple, but floor mats are a smart investment that can protect workers from serious injury.Slip and Fall InjuriesSlip and falls account for more than work-related fatalities in the United States than any other accident except motor vehicle accidents. According to a study conducted by th …