Worldwide, it is estimated that a sedentary lifestyle is responsible for 6% of coronary heart disease cases, 7% of type 2 diabetes, 10% of breast cancer and 10% of colon cancer cases. In fact, it was recently reported that inactivity is responsible for more annual deaths than smoking.
Workplace Ladder Falls a Major Cause of Deaths, Injuries: CDC. There were 113 ladder-related deaths, more than 34,000 ER-treated injuries in 2011 alone. Please note: This article was published more than one year ago. The facts and conclusions presented may have since changed and may no longer be accurate. And More information links may no longer work.
As construction work increases, so do dangers. Construction work is one of the most dangerous jobs in the United States, resulting in the deaths of nearly 1,000 workers every year. Most of those fatalities involve one of the Focus Four hazards. As the industry experiences another boom and the workforce grows, safety pros are focusing on training and engagement. Read More.