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...
Whenever you work with power tools or on electrical circuits there is a risk of electrical hazards, especially electrical shock....
Cold air is deceiving because it reduces thirst sensation, and people do not tend to drink as much as they...
As fun as they look to operate, forklifts are a serious workplace hazard. OSHA estimates that there are 110,000 forklift...
According to OSHA, about 6.5 million Americans work at more than 250,000 construction sites across the United States on any given day....
According to AS/NZS 60079.29.2:2008 (Gas Detectors – Selection, installation, use and maintenance of detectors for flammable gases and oxygen) a...
OSHA has scheduled a public meeting for June 12 to discuss proposals ahead of the 35th session of the United...
When working in hazardous atmospheres, it's not enough to rely on your senses to verify that the area is safe to...
It's impossible to prevent cardiac arrests in your workplace, but you can be ready to respond adequately.I was chatting with...
Lab procedures and equipment may be labeled with safety symbols. These symbols warn of specific hazards, such as flames or...
Many companies in the industrial and manufacturing sector use contractors on a regular basis. Some facilities will bring them in...
While many industries are becoming safer, recent data suggests that trucking is becoming deadlier. In 2017, 1,300 truckers lost their lives in...
This video highlights the hazards of isocyanates during the application of finish coatings. Depending on the length of exposure and...
This Production Management of Change (PMOC) procedure is intended to apply to new equipment installations, major modifications of current equipment,...
Welding gases and fumes pose a serious threat to anyone who inhales them. Every welding project emits a different combination...
Whenever your company conducts construction, maintenance, demolition, remediation and other similar work that are typical of your industry, there is the potential...
Informative work safety signs that meet OSHA, ANSI, and ADA standards Warn workers and visitors of workplace hazards with ANSI...
The most frequently used standard for workplace electrical safety is NFPA 70E, from the National Fire Protection Association. At the...
As an employer, you have a responsibility to ensure your workers are aware of the hazards they come into contact...
The objective of this program is to design and install protective guards that will prevent injury from body contact (i.e.,...
According to the most recent statistics from OSHA, 5,147 workers were killed on the job in 2017. And for each of these...
Why is PPE important? Making the workplace safe includes providing instructions, procedures, training and supervision to encourage people to work...
Case report: #18KY024* Issued by: Kentucky Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) Date of incident: June 22, 2018 Summary On...