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You know what they say, "It’s not the fall that gets you, it’s the sudden stop." The farther we fall,...
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A chemical risk assessment involves the identification of chemical hazards in the workplace and recommends controls to reduce exposure and...
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“I need to have a proof test for my rigging equipment.” this statement is requested all the time from customers...
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People who work outdoors are vulnerable to the sun's rays. Exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UV) can cause sunburn, premature skin...
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This book provides guidance on including prevention through design concepts within an occupational safety and health management system. Through the...
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The accident investigation is a key component of an effective safety process, but very few investigations achieve their intended purpose....
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A health and safety program is a definite plan of action designed to prevent incidents and occupational diseases. Some form...
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We often think of impairment as a result of substance use or addiction or dependence on alcohol or drugs, whether...
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Fire safety and response is an important part of any organization’s Injury and Illness Prevention Plan. Correcting fire hazards and...
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The EPA's recently updated RCRA rule is designed to make hazardous waste handling regulations easier to understand and to facilitate...
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Although sitting requires less physical effort than standing or walking, it puts stress on the lumbar area. Over time, the...
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The term “line of fire” in safety is very common when talking about the hazards of a work task. Depending...
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Confined spaces can be dangerous, especially if a confined space entry is conducted poorly by untrained personnel. This training program...
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Power outages are common during disasters, and they can last for several days. You can reduce your losses and speed...
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Food Safety Management A Practical Guide for the Food Industry Y. Motarjemi. Food Safety Management: A Practical Guide for the...
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Acetylene gas is a highly useful substance, widely found in industrial applications and a mainstay in many hobbyists’ private workshops...
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Aerial work platforms are powerful machines that help us in many maintenance and construction projects. If used correctly, these pieces...
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Selecting an appropriate method to control a hazard in the workplace is not always easy. When it comes to the...
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This International Standard establishes design principles for displayed escape plans that contain information relevant to fire safety, escape, evacuation, and...
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Ionizing radiation is radiation that has enough energy to remove electrons from atoms or molecules (groups of atoms) when it...
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According to OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) Publication 2056, there are nearly 6,000 workplace fatalities in the United States and...
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Manual material handling (MMH) is the most common cause of occupational fatigue and lower back pain. MMH includes any tasks...
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People who receive an electric shock are unable to release themselves from contact with an energized conductor or circuit part....
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Hazards exist in every workplace so strategies to protect workers are essential. When possible, the priority should be the elimination...
