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Voluntary Use of Respirators: Making Sense of OSHA Regulations

Unlike for required respirator use, OSHA does not prohibit employees from having facial hair when they use a tight-fitting respirator voluntarily—because the air is safe to breathe. But, … See more

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Protecting New Employees with the Four Ps of Safety

WEBBy: Cindy Pauley, Contributor Employers should help workers understand the four Ps of safety — people, places, personal protective equipment (PPE) and personal …

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Braving the Chill: Preparing Healthcare Teams for Winter Hazards

WEBBy: Scott Cormier, Vice President of Emergency Management, Environment of Care and Safety, Medxcel From deep freezes to snowstorms, the winter season …

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The Ultimate Guide to Utility Knife Safety

WEBConcealed Blade Safety Knives: a recessed blade concealed within the cutting channel delivers continual cutting with zero blade exposure. Due to the design, …

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The Importance of Health and Hygiene in the Workplace

WEBBy: Michael Zalle, Contributor Did you know that private industry employers reported a decrease of 5.7% in non-fatal workplace injuries and illnesses between 2019 …

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New Hearing Protection Options for Workers With Hearing Loss

WEBBy Robert M. Traynor, Ed.D., MBA, FNAP and Garry G. Gordon, M.S. In today’s global environment, the ramifications of excessive noise exposure could not be …

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A First-Aid Kit Checklist

WEB5 antibiotic ointment packets. 5 antiseptic wipe packets. 2 packets of aspirin (81 mg each) 1 emergency blanket. 1 breathing barrier (with one-way valve) 1 instant …

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Graphic Products New Guide Empowers EHS Mangers to Meet …

WEBGraphic Products, a global leader in safety education and compliance communication, is launching a new Best Practice Guide for Environmental Health and …

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Protecting Workers from The Dangers of Welding Fumes

WEBcopper. nausea, irritation of the eyes, nose and throat, metal fume fever. lead. lasting damage to the nervous system, kidneys, digestive system and cognitive …

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Ergonomics for Warehousing and Logistics – A Look at Worker …

WEBDr. Kevan Orvitz, Contributor Fulfilling your hiring list most likely includes searching for employees that are willing to lift, twist and bend all day. These workers are …

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Staying Safe with Sortation Equipment

WEBContributed by: MHI’s Conveyors & Sortation Systems (CSS) Industry Group Sortation equipment can provide many benefits — here’s how to implement it safely. …

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The Cornerstone of Safety: Workplace Signage

WEBA comprehensive signage plan can have a sustained impact on safety. By: Kevin Fipps, Contributor: DuraLabel Safety is a paramount concern for any business or …

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OSHA 1910.144 – Safety Color Code for Marking Physical Hazards

WEB“Visual communication in the workplace is standardized by signs and color codes and has become an important method for communicating hazards. OSHA and …

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OSHA 1910.1200 – Hazard Communication Standard

WEB“OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard was aligned with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) in order to …

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Safety Moment Examples: Try Something Unexpected

WEBT.J. Scimone, Founder and CEO, Slice, Inc. Safety moment examples often focus on core protocols, which, while important, can become dull. And, when safety …

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OSHA’s “Limited or Restricted Entry & Exit” Confined Space …

WEBMichelle Graveen, ASP, SMS, editor, J. J. Keller & Associates As a business or group leader, it’s important to understand what is considered limited or …

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OSHA 1910.136(a): Foot Protection

WEBOSHA’s 1910.136 (a) standard says: “The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses protective footwear when working in areas where there is a …

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OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200: Hazard Communication

WEBRanking: #5 The Risks Manufacturing, construction, mining, warehousing, welding, transportation, and oil and gas are among the industries in which hazardous …

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OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.134: Respiratory Protection

WEBRanking: #2 The Risks Respirators protect workers against insufficient oxygen environments, harmful dusts, fogs, smokes, mists, gases, vapors and sprays. …

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