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Two workers are conducting maintenance on a bridge when one loses his footing and falls. His fall protection gear kicks...
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Traditionally, personal protective equipment (PPE) has referred to the items that protect a worker’s physical body helmets, goggles, steel-toed boots, harnesses. But...
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Q: How is wind chill calculated? A: Heat stress is a commonly recognized problem, and many employers have put protective...
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Takeaway Despite its modest look, a cooling towel is an important piece of personal protective equipment for anyone working in...
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From ticking clocks to honking horns to music, we’re exposed to almost constant noise every day. Sometimes it’s pleasant, like a bird...
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It’s estimated that about 80 percent of the impurities present in cleanrooms come from people. And while surfaces and equipment can be...
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Chemical protective clothing is, according to OSHA's Technical Manual (Section VIII, Chapter 1), equipment designed to "shield or isolate individuals from...
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Fall hazards are present in more places than one might initially think. Not only do obvious fall hazards occur in areas that...
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The number of women working in construction and industrial workplaces has risen and will continue rising. Because of that, there...
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Hazard identification, evaluation, and analysis is one of the most critical skills a safety professional must have and continuously develop.This...
Employers must ensure the safety and well-being of their employees. This includes protecting them from eye and face injuries. Below...
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Anyone who works near traffic or heavy machinery knows (or should know) that they can't set foot on the jobsite...
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You need to supply your workers with the PPE they need to perform their work safely. But you need to...
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Q:Are nitrile gloves safe? A:In general, nitrile gloves are safe. However, whether they are the right choice for a given application depends...
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Q:Can you combine any pair of earmuffs with a hard hat and still get full protection from them, or can...
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Chemical protective clothing is critical to ensuring the safety of workers who need to handle or might come in contact with...
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Why is PPE important? Making the workplace safe includes providing instructions, procedures, training and supervision to encourage people to work...
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Flame-resistant (FR) clothing is a critical element of a company's personal protective arsenal. Cold weather is another hazard, and when...
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Those who work with hazardous materials are constantly at risk. Gases and evaporating chemicals can cause invisible damage to the...
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Some veteran safety professionals have run more campaigns than lifelong politicos in Washington. Workplace campaigns centered around safety themes have...
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When it comes to buying safety vests for you jobsite, safety managers and procurement officers are greeted with an overwhelming...
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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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Arc flash is one of the most dangerous and costly hazards in the workplace today It consists of a flashover...
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Respirators are a critical piece of personal protection equipment, and using the wrong type can have serious consequences. In this...