SafetyBlog

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 …

Do you struggle to fall asleep and/or stay asleep at night? Well, you aren't alone. According to some estimates, as many as 70 million Americans suffer from a sleep wakefulness disorder. It's frustrating when you lie down at night, only to stare at the alarm clock for hours on end. So, what steps can you take to get a more peaceful and restful night's sleep?Avoid CaffeineConsuming food or beverages that contain caffeine before bedtime -- even in small amounts -- can make it increasingly more dif …

In case you didn't get the memo, today (October 22nd) is National Nut Day. This special day lives up to its namesake by celebrating this delightful, delicious, and nutritious food. So in honor of National Nut Day, we're going to take a closer look at some of the health benefits associated with nuts. While you may already know some of them, chances are others will surprise you.Lowers Risk of Heart DiseaseWith heart disease being the leading cause of death among men and women and the United States …

The country's largest home furnishings maker and retailer has been fined more than $431,000 for various safety violations.The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) says that Ashley Furniture failed to protect its workers from moving machine parts in its upholstery facility in Whitehill. Documents allege the Wisconsin-based furniture company of failing to implement proper safeguards to prevent its machines from starting up when an employee changed the blades, cleaned the equipment, …