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Are you drinking enough water at work? According to a document published by the Panhandle Health District and Idaho State Planning, 75% of people in the U.S. are classified as "chronically dehydrated." Failure to stay properly hydrated, especially when you're performing physically exhaustive work, can lead to a variety of adverse health conditions.Symptoms of dehydration include the following: Fatigue Lower metabolism Increased thirst Dry mouth Nausea Headaches Muscle cramps Dry skin Dizziness …

Residents of California's world-renown Napa Valley awoke to a massive 6.0 earthquake shaking the earth over the weekend. Officials say this was the largest earthquake to hit the Sunshine State since the Loma Prieta earthquake in 1989, which prompted former Governor Jerry Brown to declare a state of emergency. In the wake of this ground-shaking event, we thought we'd share some earthquake safety and preparedness tips with our readers.What Is an Earthquake?An earthquake is caused when two or …

Crystalline silica is an otherwise normal mineral compound that's found within the Earth's crust. The most abundant type is quartz, which typically possesses a clear-to-milky white appearance. Exposure to large particles of crystalline silica rarely results in illness or disease, but workers who are constantly exposed to extremely fine particles are susceptible to a range of different health conditions.According to data presented by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), …

The Occupational Safety and Healthy Administration (OSHA) has extending the public commenting period for a recently proposed rule that would improve the tracking of work-related injuries and illnesses.OSHA first proposed the rule back in November, citing the need for greater bookkeeping when it comes to reporting injuries and illnesses in the workplace. The proposed rule would amend the current bookkeeping regulation, while also adding requirements for submitting work-related injuries and illnes …

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently ordered a Michigan-based asphalt company to pay nearly $1 million after it fired three workers who reportedly raised concerns about safety hazards in the workplace.Asphalt Specialists Inc. fired two truck drivers and a foreman after they raised the issue of long shift hours to management. One of the truck drivers was fired after he refused to sign an affidavit stating that he was not forced to work longer than the maximum number o …