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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited the world's largest online retailer for failure to report work-related injuries.Federal safety investigators issued the citation earlier this month, in which they claim that Amazon did not report at least 26 injuries and illnesses sustained by workers on the job. These incidents are believed to have occurred at Amazon's distribution warehouse in New Jersey. Amazon currently employs more than 90,000 full-time employees in rou …

The start of winter is right around the corner, which means the temperatures will continue to drop until next year. Working in cold environments can pose serious risks to employees, some of which include the potential for hypothermia, frostbite, trenchfoot, and general overexertion. So, what steps can you take to protect against cold-related occupational injury this winter?Keep DryThe golden rule to follow when working in cold environments is to stay dry. As noted by the Centers for Disease Cont …

Need another reason to stop smoking? According to new data released by the Public Health England (PHE), 9 in 10 lung diseases are attributed to smoking.Cigarette smoke contains approximately 4,000 different chemicals, many of which are known to cause cancer as well as other lung diseases. Among the biggest threats posed by smoking, however, is the potential for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or what's more commonly referred to as "smoker's cough." An estimated 11 million people …

Roughly one in three deaths in the United States are the result of heart disease or stroke, according to a new report published by the American Heart Association (AHA).Researchers say that 801,000 Americans died from heart disease in 2013, making it the country's leading cause of death. Heart disease consists of stroke, heart attack, heart failure, and artery/valve diseases. Coronary disease alone is responsible for more than 370,000 deaths, says the reports authors.The report also found some co …

Does your job require you to operate a jigsaw on a regular basis? Also known as a scroll saw, the jigsaw is a powerful tool with a motorized, reciprocating blade. It's used extensively in the construction and manufacturing industry, as it allows workers to cut through otherwise hard materials like plastic and wood. While most modern-day jigsaws have built-in safety mechanisms to reduce the risk of injury, workers should still take certain safety precautions when using this tool.Protecting Agains …