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Employers have duties concerning the provision and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) at work. PPE is equipment that will...
Month: October 2020
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Stress is a risk factor for basically every ailment you can think of - from life-threatening conditions like atherosclerosis all...
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Many welding and cutting operations require the use of compressed gases. When compressed gases are consumed in the welding process,...
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Forklifts are very useful but also dangerous machines. The most common causes of forklift fatalities are: Crushed by tipped vehicle...
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Unsafe conditions are hazards that have the potential to cause injury or death to an employee. Some of these hazards...
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We understand that the successful control of lifting operations and safe use of lift equipment requires a high level of...
An organization needs leadership to drive great performance in all areas. Leaders are critically necessary to help define safety goals,...
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The Health Safety Handbook (a practical guide to health and safety law, management policies, and procedures) by JEREMY STRANKS. Health and safety...
One of the most debated topics in the safety industry is the effectiveness of behavior-based safety (BBS) programs. The idea behind...
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Companies all over the world put electrical safety programs into place to protect their teams from electrical injuries and casualties,...
There are many definitions for hazard but the most common definition when talking about workplace health and safety is “A...
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Environmental health and hazard risk assessment principles and calculations by (CRC press) Louis Theodore and R. Ryan Dupont. Risk. Health...
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We use our hands for virtually every task we do at work and because of this fact, they are commonly...
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Unsafe and careless acts by employees and insecure work conditions are majorly responsible for occupation-related accidents worldwide causing grievous injuries and...
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ICS is the model tool for command, control, and coordination of response and provides a means to coordinate the efforts...
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Any Marine worth their salt wouldn’t go into battle without a plan that includes training, weapons, support, and a clear...
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Safety and Health for Engineers by Roger Brauer. The original goal for this book was to help engineers and others...
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When you stop and think about it, you might be surprised to realize how many of the things you do...
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Practical Guide To Electrical Grounding by ERICO. This book is designed for the contractor who finds that installing grounding systems,...
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Whether you are working in a cradle, on scaffolding, or performing any other type of work at heights, the fall arrest system...
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Of all crane-related accidents, tipping accidents are the most common. Crane operators who fail to follow the manufacturer’s guidelines regarding...
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A Guide to Fire Safety Engineering by Don Christian British Standards Institution-BSI (2003). This document aims to provide an introduction...
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Welding helmets and gloves are the first things that come to mind when most people think of welder's safety apparel. But welders...