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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will extend the commenting period for its recently proposed rule governing recordkeeping, general industry, construction and maritime safety standards.It's not uncommon for OSHA to seek the public's opinion before implementing a new rule. The purpose of this is to acquire as much information about the potential implications of the rule before it's actually implemented. Will the proposed rule cost employers? Will it cause workers to lose th …

It's no secret that nuts are a delicious and nutritious snack. Whether it's peanuts, almonds, pistachios, walnuts, hazelnuts, etc., they are loaded in protein, fiber and healthy fats. Most people are well aware of this fact, but you might be surprised to learn just how beneficial they truly are.Recent research has shown that eating just a handful of nuts (about 20 grams) can cut your risk of developing many diseases, including heart disease. For the study, a consortium of researchers from the Im …

Construction workers are exposed to a variety of safety hazards on a daily basis, some of which include heat exhaustion, cuts, bruises, slip-and-falls, electrocution and more. Unfortunately, construction is also one of the deadliest industries in which to work.According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), roughly one in five work-related fatalities occur in the construction industry. In 2014, for instance, more than 4,300 construction workers were killed on the job, whic …

Whether it's baseball, cycling, swimming or running, participating in sports is a great way to burn calories and prevent disease. Most people fall short of achieving the weekly exercise as recommended by the American Heart Associates (AHA), and participating in sports is a great way to supplement these efforts.But some sports offer more health benefits than others. In an effort to determine which sports offer the greatest health benefits, researchers from the U.K. conducted a study. For the stud …

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced plans to strengthen its enforcement efforts surrounding work-related amputations. According to the Administration, 57% of all work-related amputations that occurred in 2015 happened in the manufacturing industry. While amputations also occur in other industries, it's far more prevalent in the manufacturing industry. As such, OSHA has announced a "heightened focus" on hazards pertaining to amputations, encouraging both employe …