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Hand Power Tools Safety
Power hand tools come in a variety of types and sizes. With each type of power tool comes at least one safety hazard. Workers and home do-it-yourselfers should be aware of the safety hazard of each...
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Workplace Safety Procedures for an Office
Workplace safety procedures can go a long way to ensure staff members remain safe in the event of an emergency situation. Some safety tips can also help prevent a crisis from occurring, making it...
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Miner Safety Training
Mine work is inherently dangerous. Health risks are associated with operating heavy earth moving equipment and exposure to hazardous contaminants. To promote health and safety, the Federal Mine Safety...
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A heat gun is useful to painters and plumbers alike. The heat from the gun helps heat up paint, making it easier to remove. A heat gun also is useful in melting solder and flux, an acid paste that...
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Electric Forklift Safety
According to a case study published by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, a forklift driver was killed after the forklift he was driving overturned and pinned him under the...
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Safety Rules for Welding Machines Used in Workshops Project
Welding machines are very often used in workshop projects, in some cases by operators who have not been properly trained on the machinery. Examples of workshop welding machine operators include an...
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What Are the Benefits of Safety Training in the Workplace?
Employee injuries and other accidents in the workplace can have potentially negative effects on a business. It can lead to lawsuits from employees, the paying of worker's compensation insurance, as...
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Construction Scaffolding and NYC Safety
Construction scaffolding is considered "temporary equipment and construction," according to the New York City Buildings Code. There are specific regulations and design safety requirements that must be...
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List of Safety Management Objectives
Businesses are required by law to initiate and maintain a type of safety management system for their employees. These management systems can vary by the size of the company, the type of industry, and...
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Gas Safety Regulations in the Workplace
Natural gas can be used in the workplace to heat buildings, power tools and machinery, heat water, or run kitchen appliances. In workplaces where gas is used, the business must be held to certain...
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Safety Requirements for Scissor Lifts
Scissor lifts are machines that are described by OSHA as being "movable scaffolds." They are able to lift large, heavy loads that are well balanced as well as employees, and to move them safely to and...
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Personal Safety Responsibilities Under OSHA
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) requires that employers provide their workers with a safe workplace. Although OSHA does not fine employees who are in violation of OSHA...
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Site Safety Inspection Checklist
Site safety inspections are done on a regular basis through a construction or manufacturing area while it is in use. These inspections are designed to help managers to identify and correct safety...
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Textile Fumigation Regulations in the UK
Chemicals used in the fumigation of textiles pose a danger to humans who come into contact with them. Some of the insecticides commonly used for the purpose of fumigation include methyl bromide,...
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Construction Safety Audit Checklist
Construction sites are full of potentially hazardous situations for workers, making it important that on-site safety audits be conducted on a regular basis during construction. These audits are to...
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Safety Rules When Using a Drill Stand
Drill stands, sometimes used as part of a drill press, allow drills to maintain a stationary position without the aid of the operator. The drill stand is anchored to the floor or a work bench, allowing...
View ArticleInformation on Safety Goggles
Workplace eye injuries are more commonplace than you might think. About 10 percent of eye injuries cause missed workdays. Permanent or temporary vision loss is caused in 10 to 20 percent of injuries...
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Electrical Tool Safety
Electrical power tools are essential for completing a variety of tasks, both at home and in the workplace. However, because of their power and the use of electricity, they present certain safety risks...
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OSHA Safety Meeting Requirements
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), a government run organization dedicated to ensuring public health and safety, requires that all companies hold regular safety meetings for both...
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Formaldehyde and Formalin Safety Training
Formaldehyde is a naturally occurring element in the environment. It occurs in the form of a gas at room temperature and has the ability to convert to derivative forms that are often used for...
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