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We perceive the world through our senses. And although we have five of them, we often give vision pride of...
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When selecting a safety glove, the fit, function, and required level of protection all have to be taken into consideration....
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It is the policy of your company. to protect its employees form hazardous atmospheres with a comprehensive program of recognition,...
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Every OSHA inspection and every OSHA inspector is unique, and there’s no guarantee of what an OSHA inspector will be...
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George Kennedy is supervisor can recall multiple incidents involving unprotected workers and trench cave-ins. Unfortunately, some of those stories have...
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Job Hazard Analysis A Guide for Voluntary Compliance and Beyond From Hazard to Risk: Transforming the JHA from a Tool...
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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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This Small Entity Compliance Guide (SECG) is intended to help small businesses comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s...
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In some cases, OSHA requires employers to have fire extinguishers at work, and in other cases, employers will choose to...
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Process safety management (PSM) is a systematic analytical tool for preventing the release of highly hazardous chemicals (as defined by...
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We are often asked these four questions on hard hats: 1. Are hard hats required for this job? 2. What type...
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The Epstein Becker & Green law office has prepared an 8-page OSHA Inspection Checklist. It’s a resource you can use to help...
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How to develop a program for your organisation? A Loss Prevention Program promotes safe, healthful work conditions for all employees...
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What can HazCom-covered businesses expect from a proposed alignment with GHS Revision 7? Although the United Nations publishes updates to...
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When is it appropriate to use the alternative protection measures outlined in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 in place of standard...
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As of June 23, enforcement of new standards for silica exposure will kick in for all operations in general industry...
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Eight years after it began the process of finalizing a rule to govern the certification of crane and derrick operators...
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When you're working in the heat, safety comes first. With the OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety Tool, you have vital safety information...
Does it really matter how my safety boot is constructed? Everyone knows the old adage “Use the right tool for...
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Demonstrating a commitment to worker safety, and getting a firsthand look at whether safety and health programs are working. These...
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Have you tried to Explain Chemical Data sheet or Safety Data sheet to non technical peoples? Follow Us Ever try...
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Employers need to take measures to protect themselves from costly litigation.Just how loud is too loud for employees in a...
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Breathing problems. Itchy skin, rashes and burns. Irritated eyes. For some workers, including maintenance workers, janitors and housekeepers, these symptoms...
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Of all the workplace hazards, confined spaces are some of the most deceptive. What looks like a "normal" space could...