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SeaWorld announced last month that it would no longer seek to appeal to appeal citations stemming from the 2010 drowning death of a trainer at its Orlando park. The company had originally planned to pursue an appeal, claiming the citations were unjust. However, recent fillings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) show that SeaWorld will not seek an appeal.The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited SeaWorld $75,000 for three safety violations in connection wi …

The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) announced this week a set of new initiatives to asses the safety of additives used in food and beverage products.The five-step plan aims to improve the labeling for "generally recognized as safe" (GRAS) products. According to the Pew Charitable Trust, there are approximately 10,000 additives that companies are allowed to include in their food products. These products include flavoring additives, preservatives, dyes, etc. However, just over 40 …

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), …