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Too many organizations rely heavily on failure data to monitor performance, so improvements or changes are only determined after something...
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OSHA revised Subpart S to reflect updated industry practices and technology and to incorporate the 2000 edition of NFPA 70E,...
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A fire safety plan is an essential part of any workplace safety program. In fact, the Occupational Safety and Health...
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DRSABCD is a common acronym that you’ll see in various places nowadays, especially in regard to emergencies, first aid, and...
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Sparks are responsible for most industrial fires and explosions as a result of static electricity. A spark is a discharge...
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Electricity is a very potent energy form. Used carelessly, it can deliver Electrical Accidents as deadly shocks and injuries. During...
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Employers must be aware of workplace hazards facing their employees and take appropriate action to minimize or eliminate exposure to...
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The safest way to prevent noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is to eliminate the source of the noise or to reduce...
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Exposure to low concentrations of Hydrogen sulfide Produces irritation to the thin, transparent tissue that covers the outer surface of...
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An earthquake is a sudden, rapid shaking of the earth caused by the shifting of rock beneath the earth’s surface....
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ISO 14001 is an internationally agreed standard that sets out the requirements for an environmental management system. It helps organizations...
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Latex allergy is a reaction to certain proteins found in natural rubber latex, a product made from the rubber tree....
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Many people tend to shrug off fire safety and prevention tips. But you have to remember that fires are unpredictable....
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Taking safety precautions when using lifting equipment is mandatory to avoid any undesired events or accidents. Safety procedures and requirements are in...
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A firefighter does more than put out fires. That’s just one of many things that a firefighter does. Because as well...
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Process Safety Management Progam Program ( PSM) guidelines for preventing or minimizing the consequences of catastrophic releases of toxic, reactive,...
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Changing the Workplace Safety Culture Book's Cover Changing the Workplace Safety Culture by Ron C. McKinnon. This book demonstrates how...
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Job-related eye injuries can cost employees the use of their sight. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA),...
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Rimmed wheels on large trucks, buses, and off-road equipment have tires that are inflated to dangerous pressures. There- fore, workers...
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Walking and Working Surfaces can be stairs, platforms, ramps, floors, and other surfaces where you may be required to conduct...
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This fire prevention plan is provided only as a guide to help employers and employees comply with the requirements of...
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A reported motor vehicle crash occurs on many roads about every 56 seconds ( Texas Roads ). More than 10%...
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Many workers are unaware of the potential electrical hazards in their work environment, which only increases their risks. Engineers, electricians,...
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Excavation and trenching are among the most hazardous operations in construction. New types of excavation equipment and strict enforcement of...