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Does your job require you to move the materials mechanically? Whether it's a forklift, pallet jack, rail-based lifting machine, etc. tools such as these can prove invaluable in the modern-day workplace. Rather than forcing workers to manually lift and move materials, they allow workers to mechanically manipulate and move materials; thus, reducing the risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). However, it's important that employers and workers maintain clear aisles when moving materials …

Fines handed down to employers by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have increased to their highest level since 1990.As you may already know, OSHA is the government-operated body that is responsible for ensuring worker safety. President Richard Nixon signed the Occupational Safety and Health Act into law back in 1970s, establishing OSHA to enforce the new workplace laws. Since then, rates of work-related fatalities and injuries have continued to decline with each passing y …

How much TV do you watch in a typical day? According to some studies, the average American watches more than five hours of programming per day. That translates into thirty-five plus hours per week! While there's nothing wrong with watching an episode or two of your favorite show, experts have cautioned against the health hazards associated with prolonged TV watching.A new study has found that people who remain sedentary for long periods at a time have a higher risk of death attributed to many of …

Construction continues to top the list of the most dangerous industries in the United States. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 874 of the 4,251 worker fatalities reported last year were in construction. To put that number into perspective, that's roughly one in five worker deaths.In an effort to reduce the number of work-related injuries and fatalities in the construction industry, the Associated General Contractors of American (AGC) and Carolinas Associated …

Hot dogs have become a staple cuisine in America. According to some estimates, Americans consume upwards of 20 billion hot dogs per year. They are delicious, easy to cook, and can be dressed up in a variety of different ways. However, you may want to think twice before eating a hot dog, because the World Health Organization (WHO) recently declared them to be carcinogenic.In a shocking new report, WHO officials have classified the consumption of processed meat as being cancer-causing to humans. T …