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What age do you plan to retire at? Squeezing out a couple more years may seem harmless enough, but researchers are now saying that people who retire early have better health.For the study, researchers from the University of Sydney Australia followed 27,257 participants, roughly 3,100 of whom had retired during the course of the 3-year study. Researchers sought to compare the diet, exercise, sleep habits, and overall health of participants who had retired against those who were still working.Afte …

The average adult in the United States experiences between two and three cold illnesses per year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Catching a cold is certainly no fun, as it forces you to remain cooped up indoors until you recover. The good news is that you can lower your risk of infectious illness (including the common cold virus) by reevaluating your workplace.Stay at Home When SickWant to know the single most effective technique for preventing the spread of g …

Whether it's a tractor, bulldozer, forklift, excavator, paver, milling machine, etc., working around heavy equipment adds a new level of danger to workers. Statistics show that approximately 75% of all "struck by" and "run over" fatalities in the construction industry involve the use of heavy equipment. But heavy equipment is essential for many industrial and construction applications. So, what steps can you take to reduce the risk of injury?Inspect Equipment Prior to UseWorkers should get into …

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 …