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Statistics show that the average worker is only productive for three out of eight hours in a typical day. Unfortunately, this low level of productivity takes a toll on companies. Regardless of the industry in which you work, however, there are ways to improve your productivity, including the six strategies listed here.#1) Get Sufficient SleepLack of sleep and low productivity go hand in hand. If you don't get enough sleep at night, you'll wake the following morning feeling tired and exhausted, w …

The watchdog group Public Citizen has sued the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Department of Labor (DOL) over OSHA's Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illness rule. According to Public Citizen, the organizations have denied its requests, which is a violation of its own rule.Public Citizen vs OSHAPublic Citizen initially filed the complaint on January 19, 2018, in which it said that several requests for injury and illness reporting data for the months of Octo …

Are you doing enough to control your blood sugar levels?  It's no secret that maintaining and regulating blood sugar is important for your health. When levels of glucose (sugar) levels remain elevated for a prolonged length of time, it increases the risk of diabetes. Furthermore, high blood sugar levels can cause hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia and organic damage. So, if you struggle to maintain and regulate your blood sugar levels, consider the following tips to help.#1) Avoid Simple CarbsIt's …

A new study has linked the use of common household cleaning products to lung damage in women.A team of researchers from the University of Bergen recruited 6,000 men and women, all of whom were middle-aged, for a period of two decades. Throughout the study period, researchers monitored the participants use of cleaning products as well as their respiratory health. So, what did they find? Researchers found that female participants who used cleaning products regularly experienced the highest level o …

Construction consistently ranks as one of the most dangerous industries in which to work. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 937 construction workers lost their lives on the job in 2015. This means roughly one in five work-related fatalities occur in the construction industry. There are ways to reduce these numbers and protect construction workers from injury, however, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).Hard HatsArguably, the most important type of PPE …