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Increased Awareness of Hidden Ship Breaking Hazards Puts Corporations on Notice
More than 7,000 vessels have been beached in Asia since 2009 for recycling purposes, and ship breaking safety standards have been almost non-existent. Reports indicate that thousands of people involved in the ship breaking process have lost their lives to workplace accidents, and an untold number...
Smoke Tube Safety: Proper Use is Safe Use
Every safety professional likely has smoke tubes on hand for applications such as respirator fit testing and other airflow identification tasks. However, these smoke tubes can emit a plume of 'smoke' that can cause health and safety issues. These risks can happen if the test is not administered...
How to choose the right PPE for wastewater treatment plants
Working with wastewater and sewage presents many human health risks without the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Wastewater workers encounter chemicals, bloodborne pathogens, viruses, and many more harmful substances while on the job and while performing typical work duties.
What Businesses Need to Know When Handling, Storing, and Transporting Class 3 Flammable Liquids
Many industries handle, store, and transport fuel every day. But because gasoline and other types of fuel are extremely flammable, there are certain safety measures that must be followed in order to promote worker safety and avoid catastrophic accidents.
Distributors’ Guide to Navigating Proposition 65
One of the challenges of being a clothing manufacturer is staying up-to-date on local laws and ordinances. California has some of the strictest regulations regarding chemicals in the country, so businesses have to pay close attention. One rule, passed in 1986, affects clothing manufacturers and...
What is Concrete Carbonation and Do Workers Require Improved Safety Measures?
A reported 4.1 billion metric tons of concrete structures are poured annually, with the United States accounting for upwards of 90 million. Considered one of the strongest and most cost-effective building materials, concrete production and usage are expected only to increase in the coming years.
What is Pneumoconiosis? Protection, Prevention, and More
Not all dust is as harmless as the dust that you commonly clean from the surfaces inside of your home. Some dust, especially in industrial or construction environments, has the potential to be very harmful. In this post, we'll cover some of those harmful dusts and the disease - pneumoconiosis -...
Tungsten Carbide Exposure: Are Your Workers At-Risk?
It's a metal alloy that you'll find in a variety of products, ranging from sporting goods to automotive parts. It's known for its hardness, durability, resistance to temperature fluctuations, and its ability to withstand wear and tear. But in the manufacturing environment, it can pose health...
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