SafetyBlog
Gallstone Disease May Increase Risk of Heart Disease
People with a history of gallstone disease may be at greater risk of developing heart disease, according to researchers from Tulane University.For the study, researchers studied data from more than 840,000 men and women as part of seven existing studies, looking closely at the correlation between gallstone disease and heart disease. They discovered that participants with gallstone disease had a 23% greater risk of developing heart disease.Some people may disregard these findings, believing the l
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Sep 15th 2016
Study: Household Dust Contains Toxic Chemicals and Compounds
You know the old saying that dust is 99% dead skin? Well, there's a new study suggesting that household dust contains a wide variety of toxic chemicals and compounds.For the study, a consortium of researchers from Harvard University, University of California-San Francisco, Silent Spring Institute and the Natural Resource Defense Council analyzed data from more than two dozen existing studies on household chemicals. Their goal was to draw conclusions regarding levels of indoor chemicals in the av
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Sep 14th 2016
Safety Tips to Follow When Using a Coping Saw
A coping saw, as shown in the photo above, is a small handheld saw that's used to cut materials like wood and plastic. Some people assume there's little-to-no risk of injury when using a coping saw, simply because it doesn't use any type of electrical power mechanism. While it's true that coping saws are completely manual, they can still cause serious injuries in the form of lacerations or even finger amputations. So before using one, check out the following safety tips to reduce the risk of inj
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Sep 12th 2016
Officials Look Towards Public Transportation to Reduce Auto Accidents
Each year, thousands of people in the United States lost their lives in automobile accidents. While automakers have been pushing for new safety systems, such as driver assist and collision warning, it's made little impact on accident rates. So in an effort to curb these numbers, government officials are looking to expand public transportation across the country.According to a recent study conducted by the American Public Transportation Association
(APTA), the chance of being an accident drops
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Sep 8th 2016
New Study Sheds Light on Importance of Sleep
How many hours of shut-eye do you get in a typical night? More than half of the United States adult population suffers from some type of sleep and/or wakefulness disorder, one of the most common being insomnia. It's frustrating when you can't fall asleep when you want to. Perhaps you lie in bed staring at the alarm clock for hours on end, or maybe you simply watch TV. Regardless, sleep is an important element in maintaining good health. A recent study has even found a direct link between lack of
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Sep 7th 2016