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Looking to increase your work output without investing additional hours to your job? Well, perhaps you should try waking a little earlier in the morning.According to a new report published by the Wall Street Journal, 4 AM is the most productive time of the day. Authors say there are three main reasons for this. 4 AM typically has fewer distractions, such as kids, traffic noise, work-related, etc. Workers typically receive fewer emails, texts and other messages at this pre-dawn hour. And last, th …

Oranges, lemons and limes are an excellent source of beneficial nutrients like vitamins and antioxidants. But there's new evidence suggesting that citrus fruits can also protect against a wide range of adverse conditions and diseases.According to a study conducted by researchers at the Universidad Estadual Paulista, people who consume citrus fruits on a regular basis have a lower risk of developing obesity and diabetes.For the study, researchers fed mice different diets, including a low-fat and …

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is currently testing a pilot program in the Department of Labor's (DOL) western region that expedites the investigation of whistleblower claims.As you may already know, OSHA prohibits employers from retaliating against workers for reporting safety violations. If a worker discovers a safety violation at his or her workplace, he can report that violation to OSHA without fear of being demoted or fired -- at least that's what OSHA's whistleblo …

It's your worst nightmare. You've always wanted to be in a movie, but you never thought it would be a horror film. How were you supposed to know some of the most poisonous gases are colorless and odorless? Besides that, it's your first day on the job. You don't want to call your boss and tell him you left behind your Draeger X-am 2500 4-Gas Detector. But then being fired might be a better option than dying. So you make the call. You're saved. Though the above scenario is mostly dramatize …

A gardener gets ready to plant new additions on a hot summer day. A food worker washes her hands in preparation to fill an order. A janitor packs up his cart to start an early morning shift at a local high school. A stay-at-home mother grabs the first aid kit to patch up yet another backyard emergency. Right before picking up that first fist of dirt, seasoning the cutlet, filling the bucket, or pulling out that Batman band-aid, they stop-and put on gloves. It's nice to have a box of dis …