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Emergency Responder Safety
Firefighters, emergency medical technicians and police officers have dangerous jobs. None of them know what they are going to find when that call for help comes. In each call, they can come into...
View ArticleAmmonium Acetate Side Effects in Humans
Ammonium acetate is a chemical compound used as a reagent in chemistry labs, especially in tests to determine lead and iron content. Ammonium acetate also occurs in veterinary diuretics, fabric dyes,...
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OSHA Requirements for Ladder Modifications
Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) regulations regarding ladder modifications are contained in Standard 1926.1053 for ladders. OSHA requires that any modifications maintain the...
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MSDS Review Requirements
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are documents that inform the user of chemicals' properties and potential hazards. MSDS are required in a workplace by the Occupational Safety and Health...
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Construction Safety Questions
Construction has a high fatality rate, according to the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration, but it can become a safer occupation by simply questioning the safety of tools,...
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ANSI Eyewash Requirements
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is recognized as the foremost authority in the United States on the systematic approach to gauging the efficiency of products, services and industrial...
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Harmful Effects of Polyester Resin
Polyester resins are unsaturated resins used to make fiber-reinforced plastics and nonreinforced filled materials. The polyester resin tightly binds fibers together, allowing loads to be transferred...
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Grinding Wheel OSHA Requirements
Working with a grinding wheel can cause injury to the hands from cuts, to the eyes from debris or to the lungs from airborne dust particles. To protect against any of these potential injuries, the...
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Office Work Hazards
Popular misconceptions about office jobs are that they are easy, stress-free and safe from dangerous encounters. In fact, desk jobs are more stressful and challenging than labor occupations, due to the...
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OSHA Decibel Standards
The Occupational Safety and Heath Administration, or OSHA, protects employees from possible permanent hearing loss by setting workplace standards for maximum decibel exposure, according to the American...
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Safety Meeting Games & Topics
Safety is a hot topic in both the workplace and home environments. While the subject is very serious, safety information can be presented in a fun, lighthearted manner. In fact, sometimes playing games...
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Safety Issues in an Employed Work Environment
In an employed work environment, several potential hazards may exist that go undetected. Every workplace must have a safety committee that consists of members chosen by the workers and management. The...
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General Safety Precautions Inside the Science Laboratory
Scientific laboratories provide hands-on experience in the world of science. Working in a science lab may help uncover new discoveries, but it can be hazardous if workers don't follow proper safety...
View ArticleHow to Operate a Large Trash Compactor Safely
Many companies use large trash compactors as an efficient means of garbage disposal. These machines are relatively easy to operate, but you should address proper safety measures before using one....
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OSHA Requirements for AED
Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are portable machines that monitor the heart of a person who may be experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. The machine can direct a rescuer to push the button to...
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Types of Safety Hazards
Safety hazards are present all around us. Proper recognition of the potential threat posed by these risks and the proper and timely identification of these threats is crucial to avoiding injury or even...
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Drum Handling Training
Manual handling of drums includes lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling and moving industrial drums of all sizes. Drum handling is part of the job in manufacturing and agricultural industries as well as...
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OSHA Powered Industrial Truck Training
More than 17,000 powered industrial truck (forklift) injuries occurred in 1996, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). OSHA updated federal regulation 29 CFR 1910.178 to...
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OSHA Trench Safety Standards
Trench excavation requires preparation and attention to safety while working. The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, outlines standards to help employers provide a safe...
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OSHA Fork Lift Standards
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, OSHA, establishes standards for forklifts to maintain a safe working environment. Things such as operator age limitations, limitations on usage, and...
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