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Lockout and Tagout (LOTO) is a set of procedures that are used to ensure that equipment is shut down, inoperable, and (where...
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Health and Safety at Work Key Terms by JW W Stranks. The book has been written principally as a revision...
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Hazardous areas such as oil refineries, paint shops, and chemical plants have a high potential for explosions. In such an...
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Occupational contact dermatitis accounts for 90% of all cases of work-related cutaneous disorders. It can be divided into irritant contact...
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What happened in this Safety Flash: An electrician installed fuses on a 930V DC electrical system while the system was...
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Falls are the top workplace danger as recorded by insurance companies and government regulators. Fall protection plans are designed to...
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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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A safety observation report (sometimes known as a “safety card”) collects information about the safety of working conditions observed by...
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After the Mechanical Completion phase of any new Facility, as oil and Gas plan another new phase started which is...
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Flooding is a temporary overflow of water onto land that is normally dry. Floods are the most common natural disaster...
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Fundamentals of Process Safety Engineering 2021 SK Biswas. This book contains a great deal of technical detail, of which all...
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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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Different industries such as those involved in manufacturing, processing, storing, or transportation of flammable materials, and commercial centers rely on...
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Job safety has come a long way in 50 years since the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) was...
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While ladder manufacturers strive to produce the safest ladders possible, a well-made ladder is not enough. This video discusses the...
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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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Hand-arm vibration is a vibration that moves into the worker’s hands and arms through the palms and fingers. This occurs...
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How Do the Counterweights in Tower Cranes Work? Did you ever think about this question? We mostly take for granted...
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The forklift is one of the most commonly used pieces of equipment on the worksite. These powered industrial trucks are...
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One of the most important safety measures to prevent any accident in the working of mechanical appliances is what is...
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The United Nations (UN) adopted the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) in 2003. The GHS...
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Exposure to high levels of noise can cause permanent hearing loss. Neither surgery nor a hearing aid can help correct...
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Metal recycling facilities handle large quantities of scrap metal that contain combustible, flammable, or explosive materials. Over the last few...
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Gas Detection Handbook is a reference guide for customers considering using fixed or portable gas detectors. It provides both basic...
