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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published a new white paper on sustainability in the workplace. Titled "Sustainability in the Workplace: a New Approach for Protecting Worker Safety and Health," the white paper focused on sustainability and its associated benefits in regards to worker safety.When you think of sustainable practices, worker safety probably doesn't come to mind. After all, most companies embrace sustainability for one of several reasons, including reduce …

Eating spicy foods like chili peppers can yield some pretty impressive health benefits, according to a recent study. Researchers at the Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont found that people who consumed hot red chili peppers on a regular basis were 13% less likely to due than their counterparts who did not consume the spicy peppersMedical expertsh ave known about the benefits of spicy foods and hot peppers for quite some time. A separate study conducted by researchers in Chin …

Nearly everyone will experience stress at some point during their lifetime. It's a natural phenomenon that occurs as a result of our bodies' fight or flight response. When we are presented with a potentially harmful or dangerous scenario, certain changes occur in our body that create stress. This is actually beneficial, as it helps our species survive. But too much stress can have a negative impact, increasing the risk of certain diseases and illnesses.According to a recent study published in th …

Maintaining a safe workplace should be a top priority for all business owners. Each year, tens of thousands of workers are seriously injured on the job. The good news is that most of the incidents can be prevented. So, what steps can you take to promote a safer environment in your workplace?Store Flammable Materials Away from Ignition SourceFlammable and fast-burning materials should be stored in a safe area that's far away from any and all ignition sources. A bottle of industrial cleaner, for i …

Sunlight is an excellent source of vitamin D, which in turn promotes a strong immune system while warding off infectious disease and illness in the process. But like most things in life, too much sunlight can do more harm than good. The problem with prolonged exposure to sunlight is that it contains ultraviolet (UV) light, which damages the skin and increases the risk of skin cancer. So, what steps can workers take to protect themselves from UV sunlight?Wear UV-Protectant SunglassesSunglasses ar …