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Employees can easily recognize the hazards associated with material handling, welding, machine operation, electrical work, and other dangerous job tasks,...
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Planning an overhead lift all starts with understanding the weight of the load you plan on lifting and moving. Performing...
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The combination of hazardous activities, such as hot work, large quantities of fuel, flammable liquids, wood, liquefied gas (LPG), and...
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What is Internal Auditing? According to the Institute of Internal Auditors, “internal auditing is an independent, objective assurance and consulting...
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When you’re working with gases or in confined spaces where the atmosphere may contain harmful gases, having an accurate gas detector is essential. Without...
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Safety Health and Environmental Auditing A Practical Guide by Simon Watson Pain. The purpose of this book is to provide...
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Mobile tower scaffolds are often used for painting and maintenance jobs both inside and outside buildings. They are light-duty scaffolds...
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Workplace health and safety are both the moral and legal responsibilities of most employers. Whether you’re working in an office or...
The photo of today will discuss procedures for confined space rescue operations and emphasizes the need for safe operating procedures....
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Accidents can happen anytime and anywhere. Even people with cozy desk jobs aren’t safe from workplace injuries. While it’s true...
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A Quick Guide to Health and Safety by R Gilbert. Health and safety issues now impose upon almost every part...
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For moving material normally two types of equipment are used. Conveyors are used when the path is fixed and industrial trucks are...
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The purpose of any Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS) Procedure is to provide all personnel from the construction and commissioning groups who...
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Every day, millions of people arrive at their place of work in order to perform their jobs and support their...
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Occupational Ergonomics A Practical Approach by Cheryl A. Wilhelmsen. The book contains all the important building blocks of occupational ergonomics...
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The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has published an accident investigation report into a fatal crush incident during lifting...
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When used in the spirit of continuous improvement, leadership surveys are an effective feedback tool for assessing and improving a...
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Site layout planning consists of identifying the facilities needed to support construction operations, determining their size, shape and positioning them...
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Job Hazard Analysis A Guide for Voluntary Compliance and Beyond 2nd edition by James E. Roughton. This book methodically develops...
Unloading a dump truck can be a hazardous operation, particularly when the ground is uneven or when the load is...
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Electrical Safety of Low Voltage Systems by Massimo Mitolo. The book’s audience consists of electrical engineering students who need to know the...
Lifting heavy items is one of the leading causes of injury in the workplace. In 2001, the Bureau of Labor...
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Heart Disease: Why Should You Care? If you’re like many people, you may think of heart disease as a problem...
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Fall Prevention and Protection Principles Guidelines and practices by Hongwei Hsiao. This book covers a wealth of knowledge from experts...
