Working on a busy loading dock comes with many hazards, including falls, slips, and being struck by vehicles or equipment. This comprehensive loading dock safety guide summarizes key information from an online training course on how to keep loading dock operations safe for everyone. By following proper procedures for fall prevention, hazard awareness, materials handling, … Read more
Lead is a common but highly toxic metal that has been used in industrial processes for centuries. While lead enabled key innovations like plumbing and paint, it also caused severe health problems for exposed workers. Understanding the occupational hazards of lead and how to mitigate them through safety training, engineering controls and protective equipment is … Read more
Introduction: This comprehensive guide to ladder safety is adapted from an online workplace training course on general safety topics. Proper ladder use is essential to avoid falls and injuries when working at heights. By following the techniques outlined here for selecting, inspecting, setting up, climbing, and responding to ladder accidents, workers can stay productive while … Read more
Introduction: This comprehensive guide summarizes key information from an online OSHA training course on occupational safety and health standards. As workplaces become more complex, adhering to OSHA regulations is essential for ensuring the well-being of employees. By understanding OSHA’s background, jurisdiction, employer duties, worker rights and resources, both companies and staff can help create a … Read more
Introduction: This article provides a comprehensive overview of industrial hygiene, which is the science of anticipating, recognizing, evaluating, and controlling environmental factors in the workplace that could cause illness, impaired health and well-being, or significant discomfort for workers. The information covered is adapted from an online training course on introduction to industrial hygiene. Read on … Read more
This article is adapted from an online training course on maintaining indoor air quality. It will examine the three main factors that affect indoor air quality – HVAC systems, contamination sources, and occupant behavior – and provide actionable advice on improving air quality in your building. Breathing polluted indoor air poses serious health risks, so … Read more
This article is extracted from the online training course “I2P2: Injury and Illness Prevention Programs.” It provides an overview of how implementing an effective Injury and Illness Prevention Program (I2P2) can help strengthen a company’s safety culture and reduce workplace accidents and injuries. Every day in the United States, 12 workers die from work-related incidents … Read more
Hot work activities like welding, cutting, brazing and soldering are a leading cause of industrial fires. This article explains how hot work permitting systems implemented by employers help control hazards and prevent catastrophic fires, injuries and fatalities. Industrial facilities rely on hot work like welding and metal cutting to maintain and repair equipment. However, these … Read more
Introduction Working in high heat conditions, whether outdoors under the blazing sun or inside a sweltering factory, can put enormous strain on our bodies. Without proper precautions, the heat we generate combined with external temperatures can interfere with the body’s natural cooling processes and lead to heat stress and related illnesses. This article will teach … Read more
Introduction Workplace hearing loss is a common but preventable problem. This article summarizes key information from an online training course on OSHA’s Occupational Noise Exposure Standard. We’ll explore the hazards of loud noise, how OSHA regulates sound levels, the anatomy of hearing, types of hearing protection and more. With the right knowledge, policies and protective … Read more
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