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Today, we will discuss an important topic regarding our work environment: Rough Terrain Fork Truck Scaffolds. As we all know,...
Tool Box Talk
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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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Hand grinders are being used more frequently in the water utility industry, typically with jobs involving fabrication, mechanical, contracting, masonry,...
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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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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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Every year heavy equipment operators, ground workers, and pedestrians are injured or killed by heavy mobile equipment used in construction....
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Introduction-Rotary hammers and hammer drills are designed to drill into concrete, brickwork, and hard masonry of all types. They perform...
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All fuels, even “cleaner” fuels such as propane, create carbon monoxide. This gas is a common byproduct of any combustion...
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Heavy items can be lifted safely if the boom truck crane is operated properly. Each time the boom lifts a...
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Biohazards are materials or human waste that cause infections or diseases. If you work in areas with wastewater, medical waste,...
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Asphalt fumes cause health effects such as headaches, nausea, and drowsiness. They are also linked to lung cancer. Asphalt kettles...
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If properly inspected and used, the arc welder is very safe. If used improperly, it can expose welders to fire,...
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Aerogel insulation blankets are used to insulate high heat or very cold applications. They contain nano-sized air pockets that help...
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Aerial lifts include scissor lifts, bucket trucks, and cherry pickers. Here are some reasons why, each year, construction workers are killed or injured while using this equipment: They were not wearing a harness and fell off the equipment. They fell with the equipment when it tipped over. They...
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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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All Workplace employees having a role in managing or maintaining oil containing devices must be able to initiate an appropriate...
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Pneumatic tools offer great versatility and the capability to get a job done quickly and efficiently. As with any energized...
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An excavator is used primarily to dig and load. A crane is the preferred method for lifting materials or equipment;...
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How Hearing Works If you’re one of the twenty-million individuals that are subject to dangerous noise-levels on the work site...
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There are many occupations that require shift work in order to continue business operations. According to the Bureau of Labor...
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Trenches are potential killers. The majority of fatal trench accidents occur where the depth is less than 1.5m. A cubic...
Chemicals exist on virtually every single work-site. Many chemicals used on the job are hazardous to humans depending on how...
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With this toolbox talk we will shed light upon basic electrical safety geared towards non-electricians. HSSE WORLD Tool box Series...
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There are many instances where the public make their way into a work site to run equipment for the thrill...