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Washington – Adhering to seven lifestyle recommendations may significantly reduce one’s risk of dying from diseases such as cancer and circulatory disease, concludes a study from the American Institute for Cancer Research.

When professional athletes are injured on the job, they receive benefits. What about college-level players?

Reflecting on the accomplishments OSHA has achieved in the past three years, agency administrator David Michaels laid out an agenda for the upcoming years in which challenges await.

When it comes to the Hazard Communication Standard, OSHA is specific about the employer’s responsibility to provide information on chemical hazards in the workplace, including container labeling. The container label is the first link in protecting workers from chemical hazards.

Read about states’ workplace safety outreach efforts and which federal agencies are the best to work for in this week’s OSHA Roundup.

Employment in food manufacturing exceeded 1.4 million in 2011, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. More than 80,000 injuries and illnesses were reported that year.

OSHA advisory committees also offer a gateway for interested members of the public to become involved in agency proceedings.

Indoors or outdoors, the PrimaX I Gas Transmitter provides accurate gas detection. The transmitter, which detects toxic gases and oxygen, is housed in an antistatic, reinforced nylon enclosure.

OSHA advisory committees are viewed by some people as vital stakeholder groups. Step inside the committee process to learn what the committees do, how they come to their decisions and where some experts think their influence could be improved.

The DAF-100 Detect-A-Finger drop-probe device can be used to safeguard riveters, spot welders, eyeletters, screw machines, stakers, staplers, crimpers and assembly machines.