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Paint Fumes: The Hidden Dangers That Cause Adverse Health Conditions
The fact that paints, stains, and surface coatings are all around us often makes people believe they are perfectly safe. Since the majority of lead-based products have been eliminated, some of the health risks have been mitigated. It may come as something of a surprise to workers entering positions...
How to Prevent the Most Common Occupational Diseases
It should go without saying that some jobs are more dangerous than others - and risk on the job site can stem from a variety of factors, which may include the materials being worked with or the equipment that's being used. When it comes to hazards on site, there's also the risk of occupational...
Ladder and Powerline Safety: Important Things to Know
Ladders are typically made of wood, metal, or fiberglass. However, many jobs require the use of ladders that are placed in close proximity to powerlines. In this article, we discuss essential ladder and powerline safety tips to keep in mind when using ladders near powerlines to reduce the risk of...
How to Properly Layer Flame-Resistant Clothing: How and When
Flash fires. Explosions. Flames. Arc flashes.
They're all potential dangers associated with various professions. And those who are at risk of these hazards should be wearing FR, or flame-resistant, clothing to stay safe. In this post, we'll take a closer look at FR clothing, the industries where...
A Guide to Worker Safety for Paint Stripping
Because paint is used in many applications, some industries have to strip this paint for various reasons. For example, contractors and renovators may need to strip paint off wood to refurbish cabinets. Unfortunately, while paint stripping is necessary, it can also be highly dangerous and come with...
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.
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