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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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Lockout and Tagout (LOTO) is a set of procedures that are used to ensure that equipment is shut down, inoperable, and (where...
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Falls are the top workplace danger as recorded by insurance companies and government regulators. Fall protection plans are designed to...
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A safety observation report (sometimes known as a “safety card”) collects information about the safety of working conditions observed by...
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Flooding is a temporary overflow of water onto land that is normally dry. Floods are the most common natural disaster...
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The forklift is one of the most commonly used pieces of equipment on the worksite. These powered industrial trucks are...
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The United Nations (UN) adopted the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) in 2003. The GHS...
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Cranes are the most effective way to move heavy loads on a construction site, and proper use of crane hand...
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Road construction is a necessary process of development for the comfort and safety of users. Most road construction is a...
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Solvents, often known as VOCs (volatile organic compounds), are used to dissolve or dilute other substances and can be found...
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Suppose you’re in the lifting or rigging industry, construction, or any type of general industry where your employees are working...
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Scissor lift safety provides a safe and reliable platform for workers to perform job tasks when used according to the...
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To protect workers’ rights, and their health and safety in the workplace, employers are required by law to post certain...
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Home fires are more deadly and costly than ever. While the number of total fires and fire injuries is decreasing,...
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Why are incentives and rewards important? Incentives and rewards for employees and workers are just one of the ways in...
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Ladders and stepladders are not banned under health and safety laws. In fact, they can be a sensible and practical...
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Concrete pumping is an efficient method of moving and placing concrete. This process is used in the manufacture of pre-cast...
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The average homeowner often looks to extension cords as the quick answer for many of their electrical woes. And why not? Extension...
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Rig Check was developed by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) in partnership with safety experts from...
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In a time of rapid technological development, it is easy to forget that you have a very powerful portable computer...
Why is choosing the right anchorage for a personal fall arrest system so important to your safety? Even with the...
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Work-related asthma is the most common occupational respiratory disorder in industrialized countries. It creates a narrowing of the air passages...
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Heavy equipment is a necessity on nearly every construction project. Unfortunately, they can be extremely dangerous when not used properly....
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A chemical risk assessment involves the identification of chemical hazards in the workplace and recommends controls to reduce exposure and...