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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 machines, in particular, those with moving parts, expose workers to risks of bodily injuries. The following are...
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chemicals come in various forms and can affect those exposed in different ways. A chemical can take the form of...
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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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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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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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Workers in industries such as construction, manufacturing, and transportation can avoid workplace accidents by taking the appropriate safety precautions. However, despite...
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Improper lifting technique can lead to back, leg, and arm pain. Poor technique can cause both acute injury and serious long-term effects. Learning the right way...
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Burns and scalds are damage to the skin usually caused by heat. Both are treated in the same way. A burn...
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The Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) food safety management system is a preventive risk assessment tool operated by...
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In almost every industry, a load of some kind is being lifted, manipulated, lowered, or carried in a way that...
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Heat stroke is a condition caused by your body overheating, usually as a result of prolonged exposure to or physical...
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Employee participation in any near-miss program is vital, however, it can be challenging to get workers to conform to change...
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Office chairs are an integral part of the workplace environment. Responsible for supporting us as we work and keeping us...
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The purpose of this Scaffold checklist is two-fold: 1) to answer questions to help employers and employees understand the requirements...
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Many Workers especially Farmers and bus drivers report musculoskeletal pain, even more so than other industries. Ther report pain in...
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Reducing the risk of workplace injuries is a high priority among industries, and is especially so in the electric power...
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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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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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Companies around the world, from major manufacturers down to your local grocery store, all share a common struggle: efficiently managing...
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, most of the workers in selected occupations who suffered impact injuries to the...