June 4, 2010
More than one million Americans are affected by skin cancer every year. More new cases of skin cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. this year than new cases of breast, prostate, lung and colon cancer combined. The incidence of many common cancers is falling, but incidence of melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer, continues to rise signific...
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June 1, 2010
We all tend to think that our homes are not only our castles but our safe havens from the outside world. But it turns out we might not be as safe as we think. According to the Home Safety Council (HSC), home-related injuries cause nearly 20,000 deaths and 21 million medical visits each year. HSC’s State of Home Safety in America report found that...
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March 29, 2010
Flip-flops, sneakers having flexible soles, and other flat flexible footwear is easier on the knees than clogs or even special walking shoes. This is a finding of a study by Rush University Medical Center. This is very important because loading on the knee joints is a key factor in the development of osteoarthritis. The study has been publishe...
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March 25, 2010
Approximately 80 workers die from electric shock each year while working on electrical equipment or related utility operations. US Federal OSHA has released a new "e-tool" for addressing work hazards and safety practices in the electric power industry. OSHA has put together this tool to help prevent future worker deaths in the power industry. It ...
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March 20, 2010
Links to some of the stories that caught my eye recently.
Flip-Flops vs. Gray Hair: Managing Generation Clashes in the Workplace
72% of Congressional offices violate OSHA regs
Lawsuit filed to force state to enact and enforce new heat stress rules
Understanding Influences on Risks: A Four-Part Model
Chemical Emer...
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