SafetyBlog

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is preparing to host its fourth annual Fall Prevention Stand-Down. When you think of common safety hazards in the workplace, slip and falls probably isn't at the top of your list. However, OSHA says that nearly 15% of all accidental deaths are attributing to slip and falls, either from the same level or elevated level. Slip and falls also account for 12 to 15% of all worker's compensation expenses. In an effort to curb these number …

A portable ladder is an invaluable tool for many professional workers. It allows them to reach elevated surfaces that would otherwise not be possible. Regardless of your occupation, though, you should follow a few basic safety precautions when using a portable ladder to reduce the risk of bodily injury.Maintain 3 Points of ContactThe golden rule when using a portable ladder is to maintain 3 points of contact at all times. In other words, you should have both feet and one hand, or both hands and …

That's what some experts are saying. Affecting between 1 and 2% of the United States adult population, celiac disease is an all-too-common condition that's characterized by inflammation of the digestive tract after the consumption of a grain-based protein called "gluten." Individuals suffering from celiac disease experience a wide range of adverse symptoms, including naseau, upset stomach, bloating and fatigue, which is why it's important to avoid gluten and products containing gluten if you suf …

Do you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep at night? Well, you aren't alone. Statistics show that more than 70 million Americans suffer from some type of sleep or wakefulness disorder. While some people brush off insomnia and similar disorders as being nothing more than a nuisance, there's new evidence linking it to heart disease and stroke.Researchers from the China Medical University found that lying in bed and not sleeping was linked to an increase risk of heart disease and stroke. …

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has ordered Wells Fargo to rehire a former employee who was fired for reporting fraud.The incident triggering this move dates back to 2010, during which a former manager at one of Wells Fargo's L.A. branches was fired. Reports indicate that the former manager was terminated from his position after he reported a series of incidents involving suspected bank, mail and wire fraud. The former manager discovered two banks with whom he worked was …