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If not, you should. With summer now upon us, many employees will be working long hours in the hot sun. The combination of heat and physical exertion can lead to exhaustion, placing workers at a greater risk for injury and illness. When workers become fatigued, a number of physiological changes begin to occur, one of which is slower reaction times. It may take a fatigued worker longer from the time when his or her brain to processes a task to actually doing it. And when the task involves som …

Tens of thousands of U.S. workers are injured or killed on the job each year. While these numbers have declined over the past few decades -- thanks in part to the formation of OSHA -- work-related injury remains a top priority for employers and government officials alike. But what are some of the most common types of injuries sustained on the job?The insurance company Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety recently set out to answer this question in its 2014 Workplace Safety Index. The Ind …

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced plans to crackdown on healthcare facilities in violation of its worker safety standards. When most people think of dangerous jobs, healthcare probably doesn't come to mind. After all, conventional wisdom should lead you to believe that healthcare workers have a lower risk of sustaining a job-related injury or illness when compared to workers in other industries. But this isn't always the case, as many healthcare worke …

Ever wonder what the dirtiest places are in the office? Just because your workplace "looks" spotless doesn't mean that it's free of germs. On the contrary, the average office is riddled with millions upon millions of germs. But some areas are a haven for germs, featuring significantly higher concentrations if microbial organisms than others. So let's take a look at some of the biggest sources of germs on the office.KeyboardIt should come as little-to-no surprise that keyboards are a top source o …

Workplace safety should be a top priority for all employers. While rates of work-related injuries have declined over the past few years -- due largely in part to the formation of OSHA -- tens of thousands of workers sustain serious injuries each year. This is why it's a good idea for employers to hold regular meetings regarding workplace safety and potential hazards. If you're thinking about a safety meeting in your workplace, keep reading for some topic ideas to consider.Proper LiftingSometimes …