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Thanksgiving is fast approaching, with just one left until this nationally recognized holiday. While some families will use this time to shop, others will be cooking delicious, home-prepared meals. If you plan on cooking this Thanksgiving, though, there are a few things you should know to keep your family safe.Thanksgiving House FiresResidential house fires are a serious problem on Thanksgiving. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), more residential house fires are report …

You may want to stay indoors the next time a smog alert is issued in your city, because researchers have linked air pollution to an increased risk of heart attacks.Researchers from the Intermountain Heart Institute found that heart disease patients who were exposed to polluted air had an increased risk of experiencing a heart attack, stroke or similar "heart disease episode." While doctors and health experts have stressed the dangers of air pollution for decades now, this is one of the first stu …

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published its final rule regarding the handling of retaliation against worker complaints in the railroad and transportation sector. Effective November 9, the new rule falls under the National Transit Systems Security Act and the Federal Railroad Safety Act and is designed to protect whistleblowers from retaliation.Under the Federal Railroad Safety Act, employers are prohibited from retaliating against a railroad worker for providing in …

There are only so many hours in the workday, which is why it's important to make the best possible use of them. Regardless of industry, however, there are certain steps that workers can take to improve their productivity levels.Avoid Social MediaWhy should you avoid using social media? Sites like Facebook and Twitter have undeniably changed the way in which we communicate, but they can also take a toll on worker productivity levels. So when you're on the job, avoid using social media networks un …

As the numbers of work-related injuries and fatalities continue to rise in the Big Apple, investigators have launched an aggressive campaign to identify and arrest workers who carry fake OSHA training cards.According to various sources, New York City workers are required by law to pass safety courses which are managed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The purpose of these courses is to train workers on certain hazards so they can better protect themselves and their cow …