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Working in the construction industry can be physically demanding, with tasks that often involve kneeling, squatting, and repetitive motions. One...
Health
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Bloodborne pathogens that can cause serious or fatal infections are a major risk to employees, especially in the healthcare industry....
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Many of the ways we work such as lifting, reaching, or repeating the same movements may strain our bodies and...
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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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Latex allergy is a reaction to certain proteins found in natural rubber latex, a product made from the rubber tree....
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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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Wounds can be caused by something sudden, such as a cut, a fall, or a bad knock. Cuts, Scrapes, and...
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Foodborne diseases also called food poisoning are illnesses caused by eating or drinking contaminated food. Researchers have identified more than...
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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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Sunglasses are more than fashion accessories. They are a necessary protection against the sun’s rays that can damage the eyes....
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Dehydration is a loss of fluids and electrolytes – minerals such as sodium, calcium, and potassium – that the body...
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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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Wood is used to create products from fine furniture to the home that you live in. While many people may...
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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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About 30% of jobs require some driving. Workers who drive at night including nearly over-the-road truckers and delivery drivers face...
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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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Emergency workers must respond quickly to natural disasters, such as earthquakes or hurricanes, and to manmade disasters, such as technological...
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Hot summer months pose special risks for working outdoors and workers exposed to heat, sun, and other hazards. Employers and...
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Job stress costs American companies more than $300 billion a year in health costs, missed work, and poor performance. It...
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Waterborne illnesses are caused by various bacteria, viruses, and pathogenic microorganisms and usually occur because of poorly treated drinking water...
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Everything we do affects our back. Unfortunately, the back is not very resilient. Once the back has been injured, it...
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Measuring noise levels and workers' noise exposures is the most important part of a workplace hearing conservation and noise control program....
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As tools, technologies, and processes in the workplace change, so must the methods and practices used to prevent workplace injuries....