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Eye injuries are an all-too-common occurrence in the workplace. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 2,000 U.S. workers sustain eye injury each day that merits medical attention. While eye injuries can occur in a variety of ways, most involve flying projectiles of wood, sand, cement or debris. Thankfully, though, the right personal protective equipment (PPE) can protect against such injuries.GooglesThe most commonly used PPE for protecting against eye …

For the longest time, the general belief has been that fatty foods promote weight gain. In fact, many dieticians create diet plans specifically around the reduction of fat. However, there's new evidence suggesting that carbohydrates are the prime cause of weight gain.For the study, researchers analyzed data from the Prospective Urban Rural Epidemiology (PURE) study, which involves more than 135,000 men and women spanning five continents and 18 countries. Al participants were asked questions abou …

An arc flash, also known as a flashover, occurs when an electrical circuit products a short blast of light and heat. The "arc" travels from the conductor to either another conductor or the ground. Lighting is a common example of an arc flash, though this phenomenon can occur in nearly any electrical environment.The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) explains that arc flashes are often caused by the following:DustMetal toolsCondensationMaterial failureRust/corrosionFaulty electr …

Employers in the Unite States can expect to pay more for the healthcare of their employees. According to a new study, the cost of employee healthcare will increase by approximately 5% beginning next year. This means employers will pay $13,482 in premiums and out-of-pocket expenses.Employers aren't responsible for paying 100% of the employee's healthcare costs, however. Normally, employers pay 70% of the cost, while the employee pays the remaining 30%. Following this formula, employees can expect …

Cyber attacks are becoming increasingly more common, with organizations in all sectors being targeted. It's not just privately held companies that are being targeted, either. Even government organizations are feeling the effects of cyber attacks. Earlier this month, for instance, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) online injury reporting website was hit by a cyber attack.As you may already know, OSHA launched its online injury tracking application on August 1 as part of i …