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It's Cold Out There! Prevent Frostbite and Hypothermia
Cold and windy weather is an important factor in how we work outdoors in the winter months. Exposure to low temperatures is dangerous, and it’s crucial that supervisors ensure that their employees are properly prepared.Each year in the US, there are around 1,300 fatalities due to cold exposure. …
Disposing of Oily Rags Safely to Avoid Spontaneous Combustion at Your Workplace
Proper storage and disposal of used cleaning products and other cloths are important at any workplace, not just for hygienic reasons but also, sometimes, for fire safety. Oil-soaked and solvent-soaked rags present a serious fire hazard, and in the case of oil-soaked rags, a spontaneous combustion …
How Metal-Detectable Ear Plugs Can Help Prevent Contamination in Manufacturing
Food processing is a loud industry that, in many cases, necessitates hearing protection for workers. During an 8-hour shift in a food processing plant, workers are routinely exposed to noise surpassing 85 decibels (dB), the level at which the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) …
5 Safety Tips to Remember When Operating Heavy Machinery on a Construction Site
Construction sites are complicated work environments where people must work safely alongside heavy machinery. To help ensure safe working conditions, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has established regulations for the proper use of numerous types of equipment. These …
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It's Cold Out There! Prevent Frostbite and Hypothermia
Cold and windy weather is an important factor in how we work outdoors in the winter months. Exposure to low temperatures is dangerous, and it’s crucial that supervisors ensure that their employees are properly prepared.Each year in the US, there are...Read Full Article
Disposing of Oily Rags Safely to Avoid Spontaneous Combustion at Your Workplace
Proper storage and disposal of used cleaning products and other cloths are important at any workplace, not just for hygienic reasons but also, sometimes, for fire safety. Oil-soaked and solvent-soaked rags present a serious fire hazard, and in the...Read Full Article
How Metal-Detectable Ear Plugs Can Help Prevent Contamination in Manufacturing
Food processing is a loud industry that, in many cases, necessitates hearing protection for workers. During an 8-hour shift in a food processing plant, workers are routinely exposed to noise surpassing 85 decibels (dB), the level at which the...Read Full Article
