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The Dangers of Hydrogen Sulfide

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The effects of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) depend on its concentration in the air, the exposure duration, and the health of the person exposed. Hydrogen sulfide is part of the environment and many people are exposed to it without any danger because typically the environmental concentration of the gas in the air is only 0.00011-0.00033 ppm … Read more

Fire Hazards and How to Keep Your Family Safe at Home

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During the winter season, the risk of fire increases by ten times. For this very reason, you should take the proper precautions before winter starts. Fire accidents are the third primary reason of death for children between 1 to 14 years of age. Approximately 120 children per year are killed by fire and smoke suffocation. … Read more

Common Safety Hazards on a Construction Site

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) puts the annual injuries rate at construction sites higher than any other occupation.  People who work at construction sites are surrounded by heavy machinery and at times are required to work with power tools and lift heavy loads. If anything goes wrong in this environment sometimes severe injuries … Read more

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning – How to Stay Safe?

Carbon Monoxide Signs and Symptoms

Carbon Monoxide or CO is a colorless, odorless gas that emanates from household appliances such as heaters, cookers, grills, generators, and fireplaces.  Carbon monoxide is known as the ‘silent killer’ and poses a high risk for the elderly, but people of all ages can become seriously ill or even die under its influence. The condition, … Read more

Safety Tips for Working in a Confined Workspace

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What is a confined space? Confined space refers to a place like a tank, vessel, pit, container, cellar, chamber, silos, or any other enclosed space. Confined space entry is limited, and hence there is a need to implement security and rescue measures before working. To qualify as a confined space, an area must meet the … Read more