SafetyBlog
Study: Packaged Gluten-Free Foods Filled With Sugar, Fat and Salt
From grocery stores and supermarkets to fast food chains and fine-dining restaurants, gluten-free foods are popping up everywhere. Derived from the Latin language meaning "glue," gluten is a grain-based protein that's commonly found in rye, wheat, barley and oats. It's used in baked foods containing the aforementioned grains to hold the ingredients together. However, not everyone is capable of digesting gluten, which is why many people follow a gluten-free diet.The problem with many of these glu
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Jan 24th 2018
Why You Should Think Twice Before Consuming an Energy Drink
Thousands of people consume energy drinks on a regular basis. As the name suggests, these beverages are designed specifically to fight fatigue and increase energy drinks. They contain ingredients like caffeine and toluene to provide a pick-me-up boost of energy. While effective at boosting energy levels, though, these drinks could yield some harmful health effects.According to a recent study published in the medical journal CMAJ Open, more than half of young adults who've consumed energy drinks
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Jan 22nd 2018
The State of Occupational Injuries
Ever since the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was first formed back in the early 1970s, work-related injuries and illnesses have been on the decline. OSHA's number one goal is to create safer environments for our nation's workforce. And it does this through regulatory and enforcement actions. To learn more about the current state of occupational injuries and where it's headed, keep reading.Construction is The Most Fatal IndustryAccording to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labo
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Jan 22nd 2018
How to Improve the Air Quality in Your Workplace
When you think of common safety hazards in the workplace, indoor air pollution probably isn't at the top of your list. After all, how many workers are really injured or succumb to illness due to air pollution? Well, the answer may surprise you.According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), indoor air pollution is one of the top five environmental health hazards. Every year, thousands of workers are exposed to dangerous levels of indoor air pollution, increasing the risk of respiratory d
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Jan 17th 2018
Exercise Shown to Reduce Risk of Parkinson's Disease
Need another reason to exercise? Aside
from the positive impact it has on managing weight, reducing fatigue
and improving mood, there’s new evidence suggesting that it can
also slow down Parkinson’s disease.Affecting more than 6 million people
globally, Parkinson’s disease is a chronic disease of the central
nervous system. While it affects many systems in the body, it’s
greatest influence occurs on the motor systems. Individuals suffering
from Parkinson’s typically experience characteris
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Jan 16th 2018