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Sunglasses are more than fashion accessories. They are a necessary protection against the sun’s rays that can damage the eyes....
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Dehydration is a loss of fluids and electrolytes – minerals such as sodium, calcium, and potassium – that the body...
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In almost every industry, a load of some kind is being lifted, manipulated, lowered, or carried in a way that...
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Most drivers spend less than 1% of their driving time in reverse, yet national statistics indicate that about one-quarter of...
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Gasoline is a major fuel source to power vehicles, lawnmowers, boats, motorcycles, snowblowers, tractors, and some light planes. It is...
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Heat stroke is a condition caused by your body overheating, usually as a result of prolonged exposure to or physical...
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In the process industry, both terms refer to safety devices, which generally come in the form of valves, cylinders, and...
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Sufficient and properly working emergency eyewash and shower devices in the workplace are vital for easing eye and skin injuries....
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Permit-Required Confined Spaces Book's cover Permit-Required Confined Spaces is an informational booklet provides a general overview of a particular topic...
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Employee participation in any near-miss program is vital, however, it can be challenging to get workers to conform to change...
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Wood is used to create products from fine furniture to the home that you live in. While many people may...
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Office chairs are an integral part of the workplace environment. Responsible for supporting us as we work and keeping us...
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The purpose of this Scaffold checklist is two-fold: 1) to answer questions to help employers and employees understand the requirements...
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About 30% of jobs require some driving. Workers who drive at night including nearly over-the-road truckers and delivery drivers face...
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Lifting Accessories and equipment are marked for a variety of reasons, the most important of which is to give it...
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Many Workers especially Farmers and bus drivers report musculoskeletal pain, even more so than other industries. Ther report pain in...
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Wearing personal fall protection equipment while working at height, including lanyards and self-retracting lifelines (SRLs), is the key to returning home safely...
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Emergency workers must respond quickly to natural disasters, such as earthquakes or hurricanes, and to manmade disasters, such as technological...
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Reducing the risk of workplace injuries is a high priority among industries, and is especially so in the electric power...
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Welders take pride in their work after all, their welds are visible for all to see. To avoid injury, welders...
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Hot summer months pose special risks for working outdoors and workers exposed to heat, sun, and other hazards. Employers and...
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Safety Instrumented System ( SIS ) bypass by any other name is just as dangerous. Whether referred to as an...
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The goal for every employee working at height is to make it home safely at the end of every shift....
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THIS Confined Space Guide has been developed to explain the hazards of confined space work and to assist employers in...