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| Tips for avoiding shift-work sleepiness | | Shift work may be a fact of life for many U.S. workers, but the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation warns that such work can have serious repercussions. | | 01 March 2013 | | Read More |
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| Furnace hazards in scrap metal recycling | | The scrap metal recycling industry is large, intricate and full of dangerous processing techniques that pose a variety of safety and health hazards to workers, according to OSHA. | | 01 February 2013 | | Read More |
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| Working safely with fibrous glass | | Fibrous glass is a synthetic mineral fiber made from glass. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, two types exist: continuous filament glass and glass wool. | | 01 February 2013 | | Read More |
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| ‘Hot work’ safety | | Work that involves using an open flame or other source of heat – typically called “hot work” – can cause materials to ignite in a work area, the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation notes. Hot work includes brazing; burning; grinding work that may generate a spark; oxyacetylene cutting; propane soldering; and the use of power-actuated tools, portable electric tools, and any open-flame or spark-creating equipment. | | 01 January 2013 | | Read More |
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| Cadmium exposure safety and training | | Cadmium is a soft, malleable metal that, according to OSHA, can cause serious health problems for workers exposed to it. When using this metal, proper personal protective equipment must be worn because cadmium is highly toxic. | | 01 January 2013 | | Read More |
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| Painter safety | | Painters commonly use products such as paint strippers that may contain toxic, flammable or combustible chemicals. | | 01 May 2012 | | Read More |
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| Cleaning up safety | | Workers who clean buildings are one of the most injury-prone worker groups, facing hazards such as chemical and environmental exposure; musculoskeletal disorders; and slips, trips and falls. What steps should supervisors and building management take to protect these workers from harm? | | 01 March 2012 | | Read More |
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| Safe handling of compressed cylinders | | Misusing, abusing or mishandling compressed gas cylinders can create a significant hazard. A worker who is assigned to handle cylinders under pressure must be properly trained and monitored. | | 01 March 2012 | | Read More |
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| Zero tolerance | | While progress has been made in protecting nurses and nursing aides from needlesticks and musculoskeletal injuries, some nursing advocates say many hospitals lack effective policies to address verbal and physical abuse. | | 01 February 2012 | | Read More |
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| Lead exposure in construction | | Lead is commonly used at many construction sites, particularly in demolition, salvage, removal, encapsulating, renovation and cleanup. The hazardous substance can pose a risk to workers if they are not properly protected. | | 01 January 2012 | | Read More |
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| Wire rope safety | | Broken wire ropes can lead to serious incidents in a mine, cautions the Mine Safety and Health Administration. Wire ropes often break due to shock loading – when a load is applied to a rope that has developed slack as the result of a stopped or slowed load. | | 01 January 2012 | | Read More |
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| Avoid dog bites on the job | | Every day, an average of 10 letter carriers are attacked by a dog, according to the Washington-based National Association of Letter Carriers. | | 01 December 2011 | | Read More |
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| Stay safe around farm equipment | | Falls from tractors or trailing equipment can lead to serious injury and death on farms and ranches. | | 01 September 2011 | | Read More |
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| First aid in marine cargo handling | | Workers involved in marine cargo handling are exposed to many hazards throughout the course of standard operations, according to OSHA. To protect these workers, the agency suggests proper adherence to first aid procedures. | | 01 June 2011 | | Read More |
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| Safe work with engines | | Working with vehicle engines can present a number of potential hazards, including contact with moving parts, electric shock, burns and carbon monoxide poisoning. | | 01 June 2011 | | Read More |
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