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Biological hazards are rarely given as much attention as other types of workplace hazards, yet they are present anywhere a...
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When a lot of people think of First Aid, they think of bandages and gauze, cuts and scrapes, and controlling...
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Patient handling is the top cause of injury among care workers. Care workers who move people are at significant risk...
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Pesticides and fumigants can cause mild or severe poisoning. Long-term exposure to them can cause cancer. Workers most commonly absorb...
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Chlorine is a powerful disinfectant and bleaching agent. In both gas and liquid forms it is toxic and extremely dangerous....
What Is Silica Dust and Silicosis? Dust is often overlooked as a potential workplace hazard. Unfortunately, dust contains harmful particles....
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Lack of sleep is only the beginning. If you thought being tired was the worst part, brace yourself. A long...
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Measles is a very contagious infection, also known as Rubeola. Caused by a virus, measles is easily spread. It produces...
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Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a blood-borne disease that is spread through blood and certain body fluids. HIV attacks the...
Formaldehyde is a dangerous chemical, both as a gas and as a liquid. Long-term exposure increases your health risks. Employers who...
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Too much ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure can cause sunburn, eye irritation, skin cancer, and blindness. UV radiation comes from many...
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Flour dust is a hazardous substance. Workers in baking-related jobs may inhale flour dust when it becomes airborne. The dust...
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Health and safety performance and culture improvement needs a plan. Ideally, you should have an annual plan and a longer-term three- to...
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Metalworking fluids can cause health problems such as infections and asthma. The fluids contain a variety of different chemicals and...
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Hepatitis B and C are bloodborne diseases that affect the liver. They can be transmitted from a single exposure to...
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Silica is one of the most common hazards on a worksite, particularly in the construction, oil and gas, manufacturing, and...
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Cigarette smoke contains at least 250 chemicals that cause cancer or are toxic. Many of these chemicals are already found...
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Cancer is caused by exposure to harmful materials and certain types of radiation. Workers in some jobs are at more...
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Noise is present in many workplaces, but being exposed to too much can cause permanent and irreversible damage to workers....
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Sprains and strains are among the most common injuries for many workers. They can arise from a number of incident types,...
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As mould grows, it releases airborne spores and fragments of hyphe (filaments) that can affect a worker's health. People with allergies, asthma,...
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With the advent of winter comes a host of safety, health and legal issues that employers need to address before...
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Some people experience allergic reactions when they touch or inhale certain materials. Reactions can affect the eyes, skin, and/or respiratory...
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About this guide A workplace safety and health program is a legislative requirement in workplaces with 20 or more workers....