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Work-related injuries are an all-too-common occurrence in today's world. Regardless of the industry, there's an inherit risk faced by all workers. So, just how many of these injuries occur on a yearly basis? The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently published its data from 2015, revealing that just over 10,000 incidents were reported last year.According to its "Year One of OSHA’s Severe Injury Reporting Program: An Impact Evaluation" report, employers reported 10,388 inci …

A new study has found that certain occupations may increase the risk of heart disease in workers.Heart disease has become a top concern among health officials. While recent advancements in medical technology have increased the effectiveness of diagnosing, preventing and treating heart disease, it remains a serious threat to public health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately half a million men and women lose their lives to heart disease each year in th …

Need another reason to start your mornings off with a fresh cup of coffee? Aside from its ability to provide a quick pick-me-up, researchers now believe that coffee can help to protect against liver disease.Researchers from the University of Southampton in the U.K. have a found a direct link between regular coffee consumption and a reduced risk of liver cirrhosis. More specifically, adults who drink roughly two cups of coffee per day are 44% less likely to develop cirrhosis of the liver than p …

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a new manual for investigators to use when determining whether or not a retaliatory case against a worker should be pursued or dismissed.Under federal law, it is illegal for employers to retaliate against a worker for reporting safety violations and/or hazards in the workplace. Unfortunately, many employers disregard this law, demoting, firing or otherwise penalizing these "whistleblowers." In an effort to discourage this type o …

Did you know that nearly every major U.S. airport displays the status of their parking lots online? Air travelers can use this to their advantage by checking to see which lots are open and which ones are closed. When you pull up to the airport, you'll know exactly where to park your car. Alternatively, many airports have toll-free numbers that travelers can call to obtain this information as well.Security Checkpoints at AirportsLet's face it, no one enjoys waiting in line at the TSA chec …