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Having an efficient workshop can be one of the most cost-effective ways of maintaining plants and equipment on-site. The workshop...
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Industrial ergonomics is concerned with adapting the requirements of a job to the physical needs of the employees who perform...
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Wounds can be caused by something sudden, such as a cut, a fall, or a bad knock. Cuts, Scrapes, and...
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Indoor air quality problems are generally classified as “sick building syndrome” (SBS) or “building-related illness” (BRI). Conditions associated with sick...
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Work Area Safety Checklist When working with a safety checklist, it is important to personalize the safety checklist by making...
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LASER is an acronym that stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. The laser produces an intense, highly...
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The use of a crane basket ( personnel Hoisting device )is strictly prohibited except where there is no safe alternative...
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Site Emergency Planning Workbook's Cover This workbook is intended to help users develop a comprehensive site emergency plan. It is...
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The use of machines, in particular, those with moving parts, expose workers to risks of bodily injuries. The following are...
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When working at a construction site, safety is one of the most important elements. Lighting plays a role in overall...
chemicals come in various forms and can affect those exposed in different ways. A chemical can take the form of...
Working at height can be dangerous if the proper precautions aren’t taken. In fact, scaffolding-related accidents account for a large...
Foodborne diseases also called food poisoning are illnesses caused by eating or drinking contaminated food. Researchers have identified more than...
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The sounds of heavy construction equipment rumble across active work zones along roadways. In 2019, more than 26,000 crashes, resulting...
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Load Restraint Guide's cover Load Restraint Guide is a Guideline and Performance Standard for the Safe Carriage of Loads on...
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Incident rates such as LTIR indicate not just the number of incidents that have occurred but also how severe they...
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Mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) are useful but complex pieces of equipment that are often used for access in hazardous...
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Presenting good food is not the sole purpose of a kitchen. A good kitchen must also be kept clean and...
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Several recent fires in high-rise buildings have awakened renewed interest in fire safety on the part of the public, and...
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The terms cement and concrete are often used interchangeably, but cement is an ingredient in concrete. Cement is manufactured through...
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Compressed gas cylinders are a common fixture in research laboratories. As such it is imperative to understand the safe handling, transportation,...
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Hazardous materials can be found in every community. They are in almost every home and in most hospitals and factories....
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Understanding the forklift stability triangle is essential for workplace safety. When workers understand their vehicle’s capacity limits and the general principle...
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Essential Practices for Process Safety CultureBook's cover Essential Practices for Creating, Strengthening, and Sustaining Process Safety Culture by American Institute...