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Ever have one of those work days where you feel tired, groggy and fatigued? Sure you have; we all have. While an occasional "tired" day here and there shouldn't pose a problem, chronic fatigue can place you at risk for injury. Regardless of the industry in which you work, you should take certain precautions to stay alert while on the job.The Problem of Work-Related FatigueFatigue can impact a worker's performance and health in several different ways. According to a study conducted by researchers …

When you think of jobs and industries with a high risk of violence in the workplace, healthcare probably isn't the first to come to mind. After all, why would doctors, nurses and physicians be the target of workplace violence? Well, it may sound strange, but healthcare is among the leading industries for workplace violence -- a trend the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is hoping to reverse.According to a statement by OSHA, more violent incidents occur in healthcare than any …

Need another reason to connect with your long-lost friends from high-school? Here's one: researchers say that people who live socially active lives have a 50% lower risk of mortality from all sources than people who live confined and reserves lives.That's a pretty bold statement to say the least, but there's some strong evidence backing this theory. For the study, researchers analyzed nearly half a dozen separate long-term studies which examined the impact of social connections on an individual' …

Metro-North rail employees will now have access to a hotline which they can use to report safety concerns, violations, or other signs of unsafe working conditions without the fear of retribution.Railroad is typically considered a high risk injury, meaning there's a greater risk for worker injury and fatality when compared to other industries. In 2011, more than 2,900 workers were injured on the job, resulting in some 52,000 plus lost days of work. The average amount of time an injured work took …

People who don't get enough sleep at night may have a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's later in life, according to a recent study.The Alzheimer's Association reports that roughly 1 in 3 seniors will die from Alzheimer's or some other form of dementia. The Association goes on to say that by 2025, the number of people affected by this disease will reach 7.1 million. Breakthroughs in medical science have allowed for earlier detection and better treatment to slow down the progression of Alzheim …