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Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are the most common occupational illness in many workplaces. They affect many people a year and account...
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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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Evaluation of Fire Safety Book's Cover Evaluation of Fire Safety is a comprehensive book that explores different aspects of fire...
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Airline employees handle customer baggage at several points between customer departure and arrival. At each point, the weight of the...
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Accident prevention is the main intent of the welding safety guide. The safety information included in this text is intended...
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Electrical hazards represent a serious, widespread occupational danger; practically all members of the workforce are exposed to electrical energy during...
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PPE for Chemical Biological and Radiological Hazards Book's Cover Personal Protective Equipment for Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Hazards Design, Evaluation,...
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Employers must implement and document an overall electrical safety program that directs activity appropriate for the voltage, energy level, and...
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Too many organizations rely heavily on failure data to monitor performance, so improvements or changes are only determined after something...
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OSHA revised Subpart S to reflect updated industry practices and technology and to incorporate the 2000 edition of NFPA 70E,...
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Sparks are responsible for most industrial fires and explosions as a result of static electricity. A spark is a discharge...
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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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Employers must be aware of workplace hazards facing their employees and take appropriate action to minimize or eliminate exposure to...
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Exposure to low concentrations of Hydrogen sulfide Produces irritation to the thin, transparent tissue that covers the outer surface of...
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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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Latex allergy is a reaction to certain proteins found in natural rubber latex, a product made from the rubber tree....
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Taking safety precautions when using lifting equipment is mandatory to avoid any undesired events or accidents. Safety procedures and requirements are in...
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A firefighter does more than put out fires. That’s just one of many things that a firefighter does. Because as well...
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Process Safety Management Progam Program ( PSM) guidelines for preventing or minimizing the consequences of catastrophic releases of toxic, reactive,...
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Changing the Workplace Safety Culture Book's Cover Changing the Workplace Safety Culture by Ron C. McKinnon. This book demonstrates how...
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Job-related eye injuries can cost employees the use of their sight. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA),...
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Rimmed wheels on large trucks, buses, and off-road equipment have tires that are inflated to dangerous pressures. There- fore, workers...
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Walking and Working Surfaces can be stairs, platforms, ramps, floors, and other surfaces where you may be required to conduct...