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DRSABCD is a common acronym that you’ll see in various places nowadays, especially in regard to emergencies, first aid, and...
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Electricity is a very potent energy form. Used carelessly, it can deliver Electrical Accidents as deadly shocks and injuries. During...
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The safest way to prevent noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is to eliminate the source of the noise or to reduce...
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An earthquake is a sudden, rapid shaking of the earth caused by the shifting of rock beneath the earth’s surface....
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ISO 14001 is an internationally agreed standard that sets out the requirements for an environmental management system. It helps organizations...
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Many people tend to shrug off fire safety and prevention tips. But you have to remember that fires are unpredictable....
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Walking and Working Surfaces can be stairs, platforms, ramps, floors, and other surfaces where you may be required to conduct...
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Many workers are unaware of the potential electrical hazards in their work environment, which only increases their risks. Engineers, electricians,...
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Having an efficient workshop can be one of the most cost-effective ways of maintaining plants and equipment on-site. The workshop...
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Industrial ergonomics is concerned with adapting the requirements of a job to the physical needs of the employees who perform...
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Wounds can be caused by something sudden, such as a cut, a fall, or a bad knock. Cuts, Scrapes, and...
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Work Area Safety Checklist When working with a safety checklist, it is important to personalize the safety checklist by making...
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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...