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OSHA's General Duty Clause holds that employers are responsible for ensuring the work environment is safe for all employees. Keeping...
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When handled improperly, electrical hazards can cause serious injuries or even fatalities. And yet, many workers are unaware of the...
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Modern transportation has made life a lot easier but not necessarily less hazardous. One of the hazards that remains a...
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Mental health in the workplace is a difficult concept for many to embrace. Research continues to demonstrate the critical links...
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Whenever you work with power tools or on electrical circuits there is a risk of electrical hazards, especially electrical shock....
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Cold air is deceiving because it reduces thirst sensation, and people do not tend to drink as much as they...
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As fun as they look to operate, forklifts are a serious workplace hazard. OSHA estimates that there are 110,000 forklift...
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According to OSHA, about 6.5 million Americans work at more than 250,000 construction sites across the United States on any given day....
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According to AS/NZS 60079.29.2:2008 (Gas Detectors – Selection, installation, use and maintenance of detectors for flammable gases and oxygen) a...
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OSHA has scheduled a public meeting for June 12 to discuss proposals ahead of the 35th session of the United...
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Q:Are nitrile gloves safe? A:In general, nitrile gloves are safe. However, whether they are the right choice for a given application depends...
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Silicosis is an incurable occupational disease caused by inhaling dust that contains minute pieces of a mineral called silica (SiO2)....
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When working in hazardous atmospheres, it's not enough to rely on your senses to verify that the area is safe to...
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It's impossible to prevent cardiac arrests in your workplace, but you can be ready to respond adequately.I was chatting with...
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Lab procedures and equipment may be labeled with safety symbols. These symbols warn of specific hazards, such as flames or...
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Many companies in the industrial and manufacturing sector use contractors on a regular basis. Some facilities will bring them in...
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While many industries are becoming safer, recent data suggests that trucking is becoming deadlier. In 2017, 1,300 truckers lost their lives in...
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This video highlights the hazards of isocyanates during the application of finish coatings. Depending on the length of exposure and...
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Radiation is used in a range of industrial, medical, and communication technologies. Although these have beneficial applications, radiation exposure can...
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Q:Can you combine any pair of earmuffs with a hard hat and still get full protection from them, or can...
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This Production Management of Change (PMOC) procedure is intended to apply to new equipment installations, major modifications of current equipment,...
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Welding gases and fumes pose a serious threat to anyone who inhales them. Every welding project emits a different combination...
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Chemical protective clothing is critical to ensuring the safety of workers who need to handle or might come in contact with...
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Whenever your company conducts construction, maintenance, demolition, remediation and other similar work that are typical of your industry, there is the potential...
