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Slip-and-fall accidents cost employers billions of dollars in lost wages, worker's compensation and other related expenses each year. According to some statistics, they account for roughly 20% (1 in 5) of all work-related injuries. Of course, falls from elevated surfaces typically pose a greater risk that falls from the same level. This is particularly true when speaking about roofs. So, what steps can you take to reduce the risk of serious injury when working on a roof?LadderAssuming you use a …

More than 4,800 workers were killed while on the job in 2014, according to statistics released by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). To put that number into perspective, that's roughly 13 work-related fatalities ever day in the U.S. Of course, there are hundreds of thousands of nonfatal injuries sustained by workers as well. Today, we're going to take a closer look at some of the hazards faced by outdoor workers and how to avoid them.SunburnWhen you think of common hazards …

People with a history of gallstone disease may be at greater risk of developing heart disease, according to researchers from Tulane University.For the study, researchers studied data from more than 840,000 men and women as part of seven existing studies, looking closely at the correlation between gallstone disease and heart disease. They discovered that participants with gallstone disease had a 23% greater risk of developing heart disease.Some people may disregard these findings, believing the l …

You know the old saying that dust is 99% dead skin? Well, there's a new study suggesting that household dust contains a wide variety of toxic chemicals and compounds.For the study, a consortium of researchers from Harvard University, University of California-San Francisco, Silent Spring Institute and the Natural Resource Defense Council analyzed data from more than two dozen existing studies on household chemicals. Their goal was to draw conclusions regarding levels of indoor chemicals in the av …

A coping saw, as shown in the photo above, is a small handheld saw that's used to cut materials like wood and plastic. Some people assume there's little-to-no risk of injury when using a coping saw, simply because it doesn't use any type of electrical power mechanism. While it's true that coping saws are completely manual, they can still cause serious injuries in the form of lacerations or even finger amputations. So before using one, check out the following safety tips to reduce the risk of inj …