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Waterborne illnesses are caused by various bacteria, viruses, and pathogenic microorganisms and usually occur because of poorly treated drinking water...
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Everything we do affects our back. Unfortunately, the back is not very resilient. Once the back has been injured, it...
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5-Minute Workplace Safety Talks manual by J.J. Keller’s easy-to-use gives you fingertip access to more than 100 different safety talks....
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To ensure that the workplace is safe to conduct work activities, it is sometimes necessary to bypass a safety controls...
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An automated External Defibrillator ( AED ) is a small, lightweight device used to assess a person’s heart rhythm. If...
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Harnesses are a critical piece of “personal fall protection,” and full-body harnesses are approved for use in: Fall arrestPositioningConfined space rescueLadder...
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Measuring noise levels and workers' noise exposures is the most important part of a workplace hearing conservation and noise control program....
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In December 2021, a concreter suffered serious injuries including a cervical spinal fracture and lacerations to his head and body...
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Lightning kills more People than hail, wind, rain, and tornadoes combined, making lightning an important safety consideration. This fact is...
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Overhead power lines cause 40% of all electrically related fatalities, in the workplace. A majority of these accidents occur with...
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Hot work operations such as welding, cutting, soldering, and any activities that involve using open flames or excessive heat can...
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Health and safety officers are vitally important to larger companies, especially those involved in manufacturing and oil and gas. Not...
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Companies around the world, from major manufacturers down to your local grocery store, all share a common struggle: efficiently managing...
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Harmful substances in transported goods, or chemicals used to fumigate containers can make workers inspecting or unpacking those containers sick....
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Safety Culture and High-Risk Environments A Leadership Perspective by Cindy L. Caldwell. This book is written for the leader who...
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, most of the workers in selected occupations who suffered impact injuries to the...
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As tools, technologies, and processes in the workplace change, so must the methods and practices used to prevent workplace injuries....
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The safe storage of hazardous chemicals is an essential part of Workplace safety. Chemical storage is complex there is no...
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Most workers prefer a climate-controlled environment, but that's not always possible. Foundry workers, pastry bakers, and agricultural workers are just...
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The Practical Guide to Industrial Safety - Methods for Process Safety Professionals by Nicholas P. Cheremisinoff. This book has been...
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The proper and safe operation of cranes mainly falls to the operator. This means that both operators and managers must...
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Many operators and laboratory staff are frequently exposed to chemicals that, if not handled properly, can cause severe harm or...
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According to OH&S, hand accidents account for between 40 to 60 percent of recordable workplace incidents. Selecting a pair of gloves to...
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Automotive batteries contain hydrogen-oxygen gases that can be explosive. The acid inside the battery is highly corrosive and can cause...