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Two men died as a result of injuries sustained while digging a trench for a French drain pipe in Bontoon, New Jersey earlier this month.The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) say Bednar Landscape Services employees Oscar Portillo, 46, and Selvin Zelaya, 39, and two other workers were digging a 10-foot deep trench when the walls suddenly caved in, trapping the men. Portillo and Zelaya became stuck and were unable to escape. A third worker was injured and a fourth managed to esca …

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) refers to a broad range of injuries involving the bones, ligaments, joints, tendons and/or nerves that supports either the limbs, neck or back. One of the most common types of MSDs is lower back pain, which often originates when workers constantly bend down to lift heavy objects. The right way to lift boxes and other objects is to bend your knees rather than your back, but unfortunately many workers fail to do so. To learn more about MSDs in the workplace and how …

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) passed a series of new injury reporting regulations earlier this month in an effort to reduce the rate of work-related fatalities, injuries and illnesses.Employers have always been required to report work-related fatalities and injuries to the OSHA. Up until now, though, employers only had to report injuries requiring three or more days of hospitalization. This recent update strengthens OSHA's reporting requirements for employers, targetin …

If you are serious about protecting your family and want to keep them safe in the event of a natural disaster, you should stock up on emergency food supplies. Some people have the misconception that keeping their pantry full with everyday grocery items is just as effective as, but in reality it's not. The problem is that most traditional grocery items are perishable and begin to spoil after a few months, leaving you without any edible food.The main benefit associated with emergency food supplies …

Automobile breakdowns are bound to happen at some point or another. You can take your car into the shop every time the "maintenance required" light flicks on, but there are some problems you simply can't predict. Unless you want to be stranded on the side of the road, it's recommended that you keep an auto safety kit tucked away somewhere in your automobile. These kits can help get your vehicle back in working order while keeping you safe and comfortable during the process.Automobiles can break …