SafetyBlog
Protecting Against Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome consistently ranks as one of the most common types of muskuloskeletal disorders (MSDs) in the world. In the United States, statistics show that roughly 5% of the adult population suffers from this medical condition. Like other MSDs, however, carpal tunnel syndrome can range from minor to severely debilitating. In some people, it may only cause mild, temporary pain. In other people, it cause sharp, debilitating pain that prevents the individual from moving his or her wrist.
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Apr 17th 2018
2 Sodas Per Day Doubles Risk of Heart Disease
How much soda do you drink? If you drink two or more 12-ounce servings per day, it could raise your risk of heart disease by 200 percent. According to a new study conducted by researchers from Emory University, men and women who drink just two cans of soda daily are twice as likely to develop heart disease than their counterparts who refrain from drinking soda."There were two parts of this question we wanted to understand." said researcher Dr Jean Welsh, assistant professor at Emory University.
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Apr 16th 2018
OSHA Raises Awareness for Grain Industry Safety
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is looking to raise awareness for safety in the grain industry. From April 9 through April 13, OSHA and the National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) are joining forces to promote better safety among grain workers. For the next few days, the two organizations will host a series of seminars throughout the country to inform grain employers and workers about the dangers of grain-related fires and explosions. While OSHA and the NGFA aren
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Apr 11th 2018
Can Cinnamon Help You Lose Weight?
That’s what some experts are now
saying. When you think of fat-burning foods, cinnamon probably
doesn’t come to mind. After all, this spice is commonly used in
desserts. However, there’s strong evidence suggesting that cinnamon
can, in fact, help you lose weight.Dr. Jun Wu from the Lice Sciences
Institute conducted a study to investigate the potential health
benefits of cinnamon. Previously, cinnamon has been shown to protect
mice against hyperglycemia, which is characterized by abnormall
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Apr 10th 2018
Roof Safety 101: What You Should Know
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that roofing is one of the top 10 most hazardous occupations in the United States. Each year, thousands of workers are either killed or seriously injured while working on roofs. But many of these incidents can be avoided by following some basic safety precautions.Fall PreventionStatistics show that three-fourths of all fatalities in the roofing industry is attributed to falls. Furthermore, the Professional Roofing magazine says that six roofers die ev
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Apr 9th 2018