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Electrical Laboratory Safety Rules & Regulations
Electricity is very useful, but also dangerous. Even relatively low currents can pose both health risks and fire risks. Every laboratory working with electrical equipment should adopt a set of rules...
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Workplace Safety Topics for Presentation
Safety presentations for employees give them the facts about workplace safety and ensure they know how to act appropriately when accidents occur and how to prevent them. However, with such an extensive...
View ArticleClassifications of OSHA Flammables
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA) classifies flammable chemical hazards in four broad categories, based on degree of flammability. Specific OSHA...
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OSHA Requirements for Health Care Facilities
Not surprisingly, health care facilities make health and safety high priorities. As in other industries, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration set up guidelines and requirements to protect...
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Asbestos Safety Awareness Training as Required by OSHA
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires employers to provide awareness and training programs on exposure to occupational risks such as asbestos. These programs aim to reduce...
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Why Are Handles Ergonomically Designed?
Handles are ergonomically designed to reduce tension and fatigue in the hands and arms. Repetitive movements can cause arthritis or carpal tunnel syndrome when the movements involve the hands, fingers...
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Health & Safety Standards in the Workplace
The standards for maintaining a safe and healthy workplace are outlined by the Occupational Safety and Health Act. These standards are put into place to protect workers from serious and life...
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Roadway Construction Safety
Safety in a road construction area is of paramount importance on highways and busy roads. Workers and drivers have to be alert--and they must work and drive with caution and stay aware of safety...
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Allergy From Pyrethrum
Pyrethrum is a natural insecticide that is obtained from chrysanthemum flowers. The compounds that make up pyrethrum are pyrethrins and cinerins and are extracted from the flowers using solvents....
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Health Hazards in the Auto Body Shop Industry
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, automotive repair specialists, facility owners and industry specialists have cited a great need for compliance assistance because of the many...
View ArticleSafety Symbols & Warnings Used on Equipment
Pay attention to warnings placed on equipment in order to ensure the safety of yourself and others. Although many U.S. manufacturers use universal safety symbols, others develop their own unique...
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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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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 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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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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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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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...
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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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...
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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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