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Summary A young worker was welding on the transom of an aluminum boat. Flammable vapour underneath the deck was not...
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Hepatitis B and C are bloodborne diseases that affect the liver. They can be transmitted from a single exposure to...
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Outdoor workers face a variety of hazards on the job. Beyond the usual suspects – severe weather, extreme temperatures, and...
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An excavator is used primarily to dig and load. A crane is the preferred method for lifting materials or equipment;...
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Welding safety checklists are tools used to ensure the safety of workers throughout the entire welding cutting and brazing process....
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Instructions for using this tool The Road Safety Plan Template is designed to guide you through the process of building...
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Workplace inspections are an opportunity to identify hazards and assess risk in your workplace on an ongoing basis. As part...
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Environmental Chemistry is a relatively young science. Interest in this subject, however, is growing very rapidly and, although no agreement...
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Silica is one of the most common hazards on a worksite, particularly in the construction, oil and gas, manufacturing, and...
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Cigarette smoke contains at least 250 chemicals that cause cancer or are toxic. Many of these chemicals are already found...
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Cancer is caused by exposure to harmful materials and certain types of radiation. Workers in some jobs are at more...
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The purpose of the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Program is to develop and implement the procedures for the identification, use,...
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Each lab should conduct regular self-inspections of their areas to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and to familiarize new...
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What are some of the underlying reasons why hand injuries are still so common? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics,...
If someone has a serious cut and gets blood on the floor, how do we treat the cut? And how...
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Over 30 million American workers are exposed to hazardous chemicals in their workplaces. Hazard Communication Programs are intended to ensure...
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Safety science is a twenty-first-century term for everything that goes into the prevention of accidents, illnesses, fires, explosions, and other...
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How Hearing Works If you’re one of the twenty-million individuals that are subject to dangerous noise-levels on the work site...
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The following template can be used to help your organization develop a written Emergency Action Plan. This template cannot be...
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Construction Projects'Manager and Responsible HSE shall communicate with their employees effectively to deliver safety messages and site Rules and regulation...
It's fairly obvious that safety and health hazards can exist on worksites filled with heavy machinery and equipment, where employees...
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Noise is present in many workplaces, but being exposed to too much can cause permanent and irreversible damage to workers....
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Prior to initial use, all new and altered cranes should be inspected to determine if any safety hazards exist. Thereafter,...
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Accidents happen. The official American Red Cross First Aid app puts expert advice for everyday emergencies in your hand. Get...
