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Do you start your day off with a cup of hot coffee? Well, you aren't alone. It's estimated that more than half of adults in the United States drink at least one cup of coffee daily. While most people drink it for its delicious flavor and pick-me-up, it may offer some surprising health benefits as well.Researchers from the National Cancer Institute are now saying that people who drink five cups of coffee per day have a lower risk of developing heart disease and diabetes, as well as a lower risk o …

According to a study conducted by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), there were approximately 8 deaths and 11,400 injuries sustained by consumers as a result of fireworks in 2013, up from just 8,700 injuries in 2012. While the Fourth of July remains the most popular day of the year for launching fireworks, New Year's Eve is a close second. Many individuals and their families enjoy launching fireworks into the night sky as a means of celebrating the New Year. But before you go lightin …

Creating a safety-themed bulletin board is arguably one of the easiest ways to reduce rates of work-related injuries. Its purpose is to inform workers about potential hazards in the workplace, as well provide information and tips on how to protect against those hazards. Regardless of your industry or line of work, a safety bulletin board will almost certainly prove helpful in promoting a safe working environment.Identify Workplace HazardsIn order to create an effective (and beneficial) safety bu …

The California branch of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) has fined the amusement park Great America more than $70,000 for various safety violations that resulted in a worker being critically injuring.The incident back in June at the Great America amusement park in Santa Clara, California. Mechanic Robert Hooks, 66, was working on the Flight Deck ride around 8 PM when he was struck by a passing train. The train was returning to its station when it struck Hooks, leavin …

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released its list of the top 10 most common safety violations reported for 2015. Not surprisingly, "fall protection" held strong in the #1 position, attesting to the need for greater safety measures to protect workers from slip-and-fall accidents.Fall Injuries: Are They Really a Problem?According to OSHA, a whopping 15% of all accidental deaths are attributed to slips, trips and falls, which is only second to motor vehicle collisions and a …