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If you own or manage a business, it's important that you focus on creating a safe working environment for your employees. According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), approximately 3370 million on-the-job accidents occur each year, resulting in more than 2.3 million deaths. Businesses can protect their workers from injury- and illness-causing accidents, however, by implementing a workplace safety program. Here are six benefits of creating a safe workplace for your business.#1) Lower …

Food service is one of the country's largest industries. According to some reports, more than 14 million Americans work in food service -- a number that's expected to reach 16 million by 2026. While some people assume that food service has a low risk of injury compared to other industries, workers can (and do) get injured. So, what steps can food service workers take to reduce the risk of injury?Wear Non-Slip ShoesFood service workers should wear non-slip shoes or footwear to protect against sli …

What's the noise level like in your workplace? Some workplaces are relatively quiet. In a typical administrative office, for example, there's little to no noise, allowing employees to work in peace. In construction, aviation, manufacturing and other industries, however, noise is a common occurrence. And while some employers may turn their head at the thought of noise hindering their success, it has some severe repercussions when left unchecked.Lower ProductivityExposure to loud noise has been sh …

Do you start your day off with an energy drink? Millions of Americans prefer energy drinks over coffee. But while they both contain caffeine, energy drinks are typically packed with other ingredients, some of which can take a toll on your health. A new study has even found a direct correlation between the consumption of energy drinks and chronic disease.Energy Drinks and Your HealthAccording to a study cited by WebMD, people who highly caffeinated energy drinks on a regular basis are more likely …

Heart disease remains a major concern among health professionals. Each year, more than 610,000 Americans lose their life to this all-too-common disease. And while many factors play a role in heart disease, there's new evidence suggesting that high low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels at a young age may increase the risk of death caused by heart disease.It's important to note that LDL cholesterol is not the same as dietary cholesterol. When you read the nutrition label on food, you ma …