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2014What Would You Do? Safety Scenario
Here’s a challenging safety scenario you could encounter in your workplace. The company’s production manager has implemented a stretching program, but it’s starting to lead to injuries. Scenario ; A Manager walks into his building, As he walked by the production floor, he saw a bunch of workers lined up while Production Manager led them in stretches. As the workers broke up, the manager calls…
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2014Workplace burns: Don’t get scorched Avoiding them and treating them.
Protect workers from burns and keep your company in compliance with OSHA’s standards. From blistering to infection to amputation and even death, burns are a serious hazard. Burns: The bottom line Every year, thousands of staffers suffer burns in the workplace. And those injuries range from minor burns to ones so severe they require skin grafts. So it’s crucial to know how to prevent and…
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2014Hand Tools
Keeping tools in good condition will help keep workers in good condition. Hand and power tools receive a great deal of outside use. It’s important to remember that exposure to heat and other weather elements can affect hand tool safety. Inspect tools before use, a biannual thorough inspection of hand tools is recommended. It’s a good idea to check the safety of tools before it…
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2014Protect your Business by protecting your Employees
Safety and health is important for all business owners. An effective safety and health program can save $4 to $6 for every $1 invested. It’s the right thing to do, and doing it right pays off in lower costs, increased productivity, and higher employee morale. Establishing a safe and healthful working environment requires every employer large and small and every worker to make safety and…
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2014Chemical Safety
Chemicals are a major part of our everyday life at home, work and play. Examples include toxics, corrosives, solvents and numerous other substances. As long as we take proper precautions, these substances can be handled safely. Chemicals that you use at home include gasoline, paints, fertilizers, lawn chemicals, bug spray, paint strippers, kerosene, bleach and other household cleaners. However, chemicals you may use at work…