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All fuels, even “cleaner” fuels such as propane, create carbon monoxide. This gas is a common byproduct of any combustion...
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Heavy items can be lifted safely if the boom truck crane is operated properly. Each time the boom lifts a...
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As an employer of health care workers, you want and need to provide a safe and healthy workplace for your...
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HSSE WORLD recognizes the importance of worker safety as businesses look to resume operations following COVID-19 related work stoppages or...
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Employers are required to develop a COVID-19 Safety Plan that outlines the policies, guidelines, and procedures they have put in...
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Biohazards are materials or human waste that cause infections or diseases. If you work in areas with wastewater, medical waste,...
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Asphalt fumes cause health effects such as headaches, nausea, and drowsiness. They are also linked to lung cancer. Asphalt kettles...
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A van pulls up to the jobsite and a service worker gets out, ready to tackle the case of the...
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If properly inspected and used, the arc welder is very safe. If used improperly, it can expose welders to fire,...
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Anyone working in the field knows that we're far from living in an accident free world. And, yes, we're not...
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An occupational health and safety (OHS) program is a specific action plan to prevent occupational illness and workplace accidents. Although it is...
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Aerogel insulation blankets are used to insulate high heat or very cold applications. They contain nano-sized air pockets that help...
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Aerial lifts include scissor lifts, bucket trucks, and cherry pickers. Here are some reasons why, each year, construction workers are killed or injured while using this equipment: They were not wearing a harness and fell off the equipment. They fell with the equipment when it tipped over. They...
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Modern transportation has made life a lot easier but not necessarily less hazardous. One of the hazards that remains a...
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According to OSHA, about 6.5 million Americans work at more than 250,000 construction sites across the United States on any given day....
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Personal protective equipment (PPE) is the last line of defense between a worker and a known hazard. Most people are...
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In 2017, more than 40,000 people died in motor vehicle crashes according to the National Safety Council, with the three biggest causes...
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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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Hazardous materials (hazmat) are any material that has properties that may result in risk or injury to health and/or destruction...
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Hazards exist in every workplace, but how do you know which ones have the most potential to harm workers? By...
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Most of us are familiar with on-the-job safety. Your company strives to maintain a safe working environment and keeps employees...
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Safety is a key concern in every workplace. Lives and livelihoods are at stake, not to mention thousands (or even...
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Safety is a key concern in every workplace. Lives and livelihoods are at stake, not to mention thousands (or even...
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Mobile cranes and boom trucks have the potential for catastrophic equipment failure that can cause serious injury or death. In...