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You may not be aware, but the most commonly experienced workplace injury is also the most avoidable. 50% of US...
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OSHA has published a new proposed rule on beryllium exposure that rolls back some requirements for the construction and maritime...
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Emergency planning is critical for operations that handle or produce significant quantities of hazardous materials. Because of the danger to...
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Portland, OR – The Oregon Occupational Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Programrecently released a toolbox talk guide in response to...
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Washington – A new fact sheet from OSHA is intended to protect shipyard workers from hazards associated with spray painting.Fires...
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Abrasive blasting, which uses compressed air or water to clean surfaces, apply a texture, or prepare a surface for paint...
It’s an understatement to say in the past few years the oil and gas industry – both “upstream” in exploration...
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Regulations alone cannot improve safety. Buy-in at all levels is needed to change the culture.Although OSHA-compliant, many employers continue to...
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Accident Investigation Video shows employees steps that are taken in an accident investigation, and highlights how important it is for...
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Safety For The Leader and Manager is a 140-page book written by Lawrence H. “Chip” Dawson, a safety and health...
Sudden cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time.Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a leading cause of death...
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In my 40 year safety career, I’ve found that companies with the lowest turnover rates in their type of industry usually...
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According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), “Hazardous waste is waste that is dangerous or potentially harmful to our health...
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If you work with industrial chemicals each day, then you make your living in a high-risk work environment. Chemicals are...
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Integrating ergonomics into a near-miss program involves identifying musculoskeletal disorder risk factors and empowering employees. Follow Us am a cautious...
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To keep your workforce safe and productive, employers must educate employees and supervisors alike about the potential dangers of intense...
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Skin diseases are among the most common type of work-related illness.Reviewing nearly half a million injury and illness cases involving...