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To ensure that the workplace is safe to conduct work activities, it is sometimes necessary to bypass a safety controls...
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Lightning kills more People than hail, wind, rain, and tornadoes combined, making lightning an important safety consideration. This fact is...
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Overhead power lines cause 40% of all electrically related fatalities, in the workplace. A majority of these accidents occur with...
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Companies around the world, from major manufacturers down to your local grocery store, all share a common struggle: efficiently managing...
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, most of the workers in selected occupations who suffered impact injuries to the...
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According to OH&S, hand accidents account for between 40 to 60 percent of recordable workplace incidents. Selecting a pair of gloves to...
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Road construction is a necessary process of development for the comfort and safety of users. Most road construction is a...
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Solvents, often known as VOCs (volatile organic compounds), are used to dissolve or dilute other substances and can be found...
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Scissor lifts provide a safe and reliable platform for workers to perform job tasks when used according to the manufacturer’s...
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To protect workers’ rights, and their health and safety in the workplace, employers are required by law to post certain...
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Home fires are more deadly and costly than ever. While the number of total fires and fire injuries is decreasing,...
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Concrete pumping is an efficient method of moving and placing concrete. This process is used in the manufacture of pre-cast...
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The average homeowner often looks to extension cords as the quick answer for many of their electrical woes. And why not? Extension...
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Work-related asthma is the most common occupational respiratory disorder in industrialized countries. It creates a narrowing of the air passages...
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Heavy equipment is a necessity on nearly every construction project. Unfortunately, they can be extremely dangerous when not used properly....
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People who work outdoors are vulnerable to the sun's rays. Exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UV) can cause sunburn, premature skin...
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We often think of impairment as a result of substance use or addiction or dependence on alcohol or drugs, whether...
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Although sitting requires less physical effort than standing or walking, it puts stress on the lumbar area. Over time, the...
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Power outages are common during disasters, and they can last for several days. You can reduce your losses and speed...
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Selecting an appropriate method to control a hazard in the workplace is not always easy. When it comes to the...
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Manual material handling (MMH) is the most common cause of occupational fatigue and lower back pain. MMH includes any tasks...
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Hazards exist in every workplace so strategies to protect workers are essential. When possible, the priority should be the elimination...
Many countries have aligned the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling...
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Many of us spend our working hours indoors. The quality of the air we breathe can significantly affect our comfort,...