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Liquid Nitrogen Safety and Handling

Liquid Nitrogen Safety and Handling

A common means of cooling and preserving items in the food and beverage industry, liquid nitrogen is commonly administered for such purposes. (It was also implied as a key ingredient in a great special effects action scene in Terminator 2: Judgement Day, albeit unrealistic.)
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Meatpacking Industry: COVID-19 rates prove need for strict safety measures

Meatpacking Industry: COVID-19 rates prove need for strict safety measures

The United States meatpacking industry experienced COVID-19 infections at significantly higher rates than other industries and even the general public, despite the meatpacking industry’s frequent use of specialized personal protective equipment (PPE) that protects against blood, bodily fluids,...
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Toxic Cables Put Telecom Linemen, Cleanup Crews at Risk of Lead Poisoning

Toxic Cables Put Telecom Linemen, Cleanup Crews at Risk of Lead Poisoning

Groundbreaking investigative reports by the Wall Street Journal indicate telecom companies abandoned thousands of lead cables across the U.S., and lawmakers are calling for their removal. News reports indicate the widespread contamination of soil and drinking water has put children and adults in...
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Landscaping Safety Concerns for Seasonal Workers & Hazardous Tasks

Landscaping Safety Concerns for Seasonal Workers & Hazardous Tasks

The idea of working outdoors with plants, trees, and grass is an attractive way to earn a living or replenish college cash over the summer. While it may seem like roses and manicured lawns, employers and grounds crews tend to fall short in landscaping safety.
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What Should You do When there is a Flashflood While Driving?

What Should You do When there is a Flashflood While Driving?

Floods were responsible for an average of 110 annual fatalities in the U.S. over the last decade, and many of the people who tragically lost their lives tried to drive through fast-moving waters.
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Recent EPA Proposed Chemical Bans

Recent EPA Proposed Chemical Bans

On June 8, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposed ban on most uses of the common industrial chemical perchloroethylene. This announcement follows two similar announcements made by the EPA in April, when the agency also proposed bans or restrictions on two other...
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Oil Spill Prevention and Preparation

Oil Spill Prevention and Preparation

Oil spills are defined as the uncontrolled release of crude oil, gas, or any other oil byproduct occurring on land or in the water. And while they're fairly uncommon, the aftermath of an oil spill often has a detrimental effect on the environment and local ecosystems if it's not properly contained...
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7 Ways to Decrease Chinese Manufacturing Dependence

7 Ways to Decrease Chinese Manufacturing Dependence

The pandemic exposed America’s reliance on foreign manufacturing and now supply chain diversification is a hot-button issue. The dependence on cheap Chinese labor and inexpensive imports was addressed during the Trump administration in the form of a trade war and a long-term tariff deal.
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