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Harmful substances in transported goods, or chemicals used to fumigate containers can make workers inspecting or unpacking those containers sick....
Construction
Construction is a high-hazard industry that comprises a wide range of activities involving construction, alteration, and/or repair. Construction workers engage in many activities that may expose them to serious hazards, such as falling from rooftops, unguarded machinery, being struck by heavy construction equipment, electrocutions, silica dust, and asbestos.
In This section, we will provide Construction Safety information, tools, and resources to assist those in the industry – whether workers or employers – to identify, reduce, and eliminate construction-related hazards. The Resources will include and not be limited to blogs, Apps, Training Materials, Forms, Templates, and more
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The safe storage of hazardous chemicals is an essential part of Workplace safety. Chemical storage is complex there is no...
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The proper and safe operation of cranes mainly falls to the operator. This means that both operators and managers must...
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Many operators and laboratory staff are frequently exposed to chemicals that, if not handled properly, can cause severe harm or...
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Automotive batteries contain hydrogen-oxygen gases that can be explosive. The acid inside the battery is highly corrosive and can cause...
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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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Health and Safety at Work Key Terms by JW W Stranks. The book has been written principally as a revision...
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What happened in this Safety Flash: An electrician installed fuses on a 930V DC electrical system while the system was...
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Falls are the top workplace danger as recorded by insurance companies and government regulators. Fall protection plans are designed to...
Hand grinders are being used more frequently in the water utility industry, typically with jobs involving fabrication, mechanical, contracting, masonry,...
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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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Anyone who operates, cleans, services, adjusts, and repairs machinery or equipment should be aware of the hazards associated with that...
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Job safety has come a long way in 50 years since the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) was...
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While ladder manufacturers strive to produce the safest ladders possible, a well-made ladder is not enough. This video discusses the...
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Whether it’s snow, sleet, or ice, winter weather can cause extremely dangerous road conditions. In 2019, there were 440 fatal...
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How Do the Counterweights in Tower Cranes Work? Did you ever think about this question? We mostly take for granted...
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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...
Many factors need to be considered when safely setting-up mobile cranes on site. Crane stability often depends on the integrity...
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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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Wearing a Seatbelt reduces the chances of you being injured in a vehicle or mobile heavy equipment accident. We recommend...
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Every year heavy equipment operators, ground workers, and pedestrians are injured or killed by heavy mobile equipment used in construction....
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Occupational health and safety management systems ANSI-AIHA-z10-2012 is a voluntary consensus standard on occupational health and safety management systems. It...
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Road construction is a necessary process of development for the comfort and safety of users. Most road construction is a...