Common Welding Jobsite Hazards and How to Avoid Them
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by Gary
4y ago
Written by Michael Tobias Welding is the highest-risk occupation of any within the construction industry. OSHA study reports that 1 out of every 250 construction workers will die from a welding accident. That doesn’t account for other potential hazards that welders face daily, such as – electrical shock, burns, eye damage, cuts, exposure of chemicals. Although, most of these injuries or deaths can be prevented with enhanced construction site safety, proper training, engineering controls, and personal protective equipment (PPE). The act of welding is a procedure of heating the surfaces of metal ..read more
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6 Ways Employers Can Reduce the Risk of Musculoskeletal Disorders in the Workplace
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by Gary
4y ago
In the workplace, many employers tend to overlook work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). But according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, MSDs are the most common form of workplace injuries and they account for up to 30% of all workers’ compensation claims. So as an employer, it’s your duty to provide your workers with a safe and healthy workplace. This means that you should improve their work environment to mitigate their risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders. In this post, I’ll highlight 9 ways that can help you accomplish this goal. What are Musculoskeletal Disorders? The Wor ..read more
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How HGV drivers can stay safe on the roads during bad weather
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by Gary
4y ago
Written by Peter Scully Driving an HGV in bad weather can make for great TV, but in real life it can make a difficult job even more challenging. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to keep yourself safe on the roads even in bad weather. Remember engines don’t like cold Engines depend on fluids running through them (e.g. oil and petrol). The colder it gets, the more these liquids solidify and the more they solidify, the longer it takes to warm them up to the point where they run freely. This means that as temperatures begin to drop you want to start allowing extra time for your engine to ..read more
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How to Stay Safe When Working With Chemicals
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by Gary
4y ago
Written by Liam Smith Laboratory work can be dangerous and even potentially life-threatening. This is why safety is paramount in any environment that includes work with harmful chemicals. A great majority of laboratories experience spills every single week, despite safety protocol. The reason for this is that neither personnel nor management is completely familiar with the way they should handle dangerous substances. To increase safety in the workplace, you need to adhere to a set of common-sense safety procedures that will help keep chemicals in their containers and workers safe from harm. Fo ..read more
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What Risks Are Associated With Lone Working?
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by Gary
4y ago
It is generally accepted the lone working raised the risk profile of an employee, but what are the risks associated with lone working, and why is this the case? According to the Health and Safety Executive, a lone worker is classed as anyone working without direct supervision of their supervisor or line manager. Many people believe that just because a lone worker is paired up with a colleague, or surrounded by clients, they are not, in fact, lone working. However, this is not correct. It is true that there is safety in numbers, and so a lone worker who is working with another lone worker is le ..read more
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Top 10 Reasons Why Workplace Safety Is Important
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by Gary
4y ago
Workplace Safety in the workplace is something that needs to be taken seriously by employers as any indiscretion might lead to dire consequences. At the end of each year is an opportunity to review past practices and implement ways to prevent accidents and minimize injuries. A company’s safety strategy is very important and offers employees the chance to work in a clean and safe environment without getting injured. You can make your company office safer by applying these simple steps. Safety in the workplace is an important aspect to always improve upon and pay attention to in terms of monitor ..read more
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Safety Tips to Know Before Undergoing the Asbestos Removal Process
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by Gary
4y ago
Written by Eada Hudes It is crucial to take certain safety and precautionary measures while removing and handling asbestos. As per recent research studies, asbestos has been associated with serious health hazards such as cancers, mesothelioma, and conditions like asbestosis. However, asbestos has been used in the construction of all kinds of buildings, right from schools and residential houses. When asbestos becomes worn out due to prolonged usage, it becomes airborne and is subject to various health risks. Thanks to the advanced science and technology, we can overcome all these nasty possibil ..read more
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Best Tips to Maintain and Extend Life of Industrial Cables and Wires
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by Gary
4y ago
As compared to house wires such as Polycab that are used for household or commercial purposes, industrial cables and wires are different, in that these carry heavy loads and have thicker conductors. Industrial cables cost more and require more maintenance to avoid replacement or collateral damage. Made of aluminium, industrial electrical cables can be armoured or unarmoured single core or multi-core, and single insulated or double insulated. In order to protect these electrical wires against damage such as that from fire, you must take some preventive steps. Here are the best industrial cable ..read more
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5 Ways To Make Your Company Office Safer
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by Gary
4y ago
Regardless of the scale of commercial activity, an office is the control center, brain, and heart of any company. Various factors influence the efficiency of work, but one of them is the safety of office workers and their activities. Confidence in their security allows staff to work productively, and the leader – not to worry about the safety of their values, both material and informational. In this article, we tell how to make your office as safe and comfortable as possible. Two Key Criteria for a Safe Office Safety is a very comprehensive concept, but it is possible to emphasize two main ind ..read more
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How to Keep Your Workplace and Employees Safe During Disasters
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by Gary
4y ago
Hurricanes. Tornadoes. Fires. Floods. All of these are disasters that can wreak serious havoc on your business, especially if you’re not prepared. Maybe you’ve never experienced a disaster firsthand. But chances are you will experience one at some point, as they occur more frequently and inflict billions of dollars of damage on businesses across the country. Before disaster strikes, it’s important to have a plan. That might seem like an obvious statement, but the fact is that 70% of small business owners say they don’t have a written plan in place. Not having a plan can cost your business dear ..read more
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