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To protect workers’ rights, and their health and safety in the workplace, employers are required by law to post certain...
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What happened The drilling crew was tripping the drill string into the primary well with two floormen positioned in the...
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Human Fatigue Risk Management Improving Safety in the Chemical Processing Industry by Matthew, S Thimgan. The book starts with a very succinct...
A fire and gas safety system continuously monitors for abnormal situations such as a fire, or combustible or toxic gas...
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Home fires are more deadly and costly than ever. While the number of total fires and fire injuries is decreasing,...
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Why are incentives and rewards important? Incentives and rewards for employees and workers are just one of the ways in...
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Ventilation is the mechanical system in a building that brings in "fresh" outdoor air and removes the "contaminated" indoor air....
Guidelines for the provision of facilities and general safety in the construction industry provide general guidance on how to keep...
Some of the most common construction and manufacturing jobs create high levels of dust. These jobs often involve the use...
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Q: What Does Fire Load Mean? and How do you calculate it? A: "Fire load" is a term used to describe...
Employees can work safely in areas where the potential of hydrogen sulfide exists by following their organization's Hydrogen Sulfide Contingency Plan; ...
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Ladders and stepladders are not banned under health and safety laws. In fact, they can be a sensible and practical...
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The purpose of the Handbook of Training in Mine Rescue and Recovery Operations is to provide a guide for the...
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Each and every day, our eyes provide the gateway that allows us to recognize and comprehend the world we work,...
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As a site manager/supervisor you are responsible for coordinating health and safety on the construction site. This means you need...
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In an effort to reduce the high number of injuries and deaths that occur on construction sites, the Occupational Safety...
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Using the right vehicle for the job, with up-to-date safety features, can help reduce the risk to drivers and other...
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Concrete pumping is an efficient method of moving and placing concrete. This process is used in the manufacture of pre-cast...
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To work safely, workers should be physically and mentally alert. This means that fatigue is a potential risk. Persons conducting...
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Previously we spoke about safe work site design and examples of ways you can control worksite traffic risk from a...
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LEEA’s Code of Practice for the Safe Use of Lifting Equipment (COPSULE) provides expert guidance on safe lifting practice. The...
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Maintenance workers maintain all aspects of operations and equipment. They are such an important part of the process that they...
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What happened For the purpose of a rescue at height drill, a person on the main deck suspended himself 1,5...
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Chemical spills are not limited to any one industry or business type. Simply put, any organization that carries chemicals is...