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Heads up employers: the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) may increase the penalties for safety violations by summer.Last year, OSHA had "proposed" a new format that would increase penalties for safety violations, but it was just that: a proposal. Now, however, the U.S. Department of Labor’s OSHA has been given the green light to proceed with the penalty hike.This is certainly a major step for OSHA, as it hasn't increased fines in more than two decades. In fact, the last time …

Social Media... Just Say NoThere's nothing wrong with logging into your Facebook account once in a while to update your status and stay in touch with friends, family, coworkers, etc. However, you should use caution to limit the amount of time you spend on social media. You may log into your account with the intention of adding a new profile pic, and before you know it several hours have passed. Sound familiar? Try using the Chrome browser extension StayFocused, which does just that: encou …

It's the employer's duty to report certain work-related injuries that occur on the job. When a worker is injured, the employer may or may be required to report the incident to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). To learn more about the nuances of reporting occupational injury, keep reading.Injuries that Require HospitalizationOSHA requires employers to report all work-related injuries that require hospitalization within 24 hours from when the incident occurred. If a worker …

When confronted with a stressful situation, how do you respond? According to a recent study, the way in which a person reacts to stress could play a major role in determining their heart health.Researchers from the Pennsylvania State University say that people who respond to stressful situations in a more negative manner will have a greater risk of developing heart disease. This conclusion was made based on a study in which researchers found a direct link between daily stress and heart rate vari …

Occupational stress is a serious problem that affects millions of men and women. Some people may turn their heads at the thought of stress posing any real issues to their health and/or well-being. Granted, in some cases stress may cause little more than anxiety. In other cases, though, it can contribute to heart disease, diabetes, insomnia, fatigue, and more.Stress may originate from virtually anything in a person's life. Whether it's financial hardship, relationships, health, etc., our bodies r …