Recycling
Recycling is the process of turning waste into useful or reusable materials. It is one of the best practices to sustain the environment for future generations. Recycling reduces the use of raw materials, air and water pollution, use of energy,…
Safety Data Sheets
Safety data sheets, or SDS, are an important component of the Globally Harmonized System (GHS). SDS’s provide information on chemicals, chemical mixtures, and chemical compounds. They must include instructions for the safe use of such materials…
Pinch Points
Pinch points are points in and around machines where there is a chance of an individual’s body part (finger, hands, other parts of body) becoming caught in either stationary or moving parts being severely injured. OSHA regulations cover the…
Narrow Frame Scaffolds
Narrow frame scaffolds are assembled platforms used in the construction industry. They are comfortable, easy to move, and safe to use with wider and deeper areas to work. They can be used for painting, drywall installation, plastering, and…
Missing Ground Prongs
Electricity is a big part of modern life at home and at workplaces. One of the major electrical hazards is missing ground prongs from an electrical plug. This can cause electrocution. Power cords of electrical appliances and tools that have…
Lifting Awkward Loads
Lifting odd size or awkward items can cause injuries in the workplace. Customers, suppliers, contractors, warehouse workers, construction workers, and storage materials handling employees may be exposed to the risk of injuries as a result of…
Indoor Air Quality
Indoor air quality (IAQ) is the quality of air maintained in buildings for the comfort of the people working and living in them. An indoor air pollution problem exists if the air circulating at home or the office is toxic. IAQ is part of the…
Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
The Globally Harmonized System (GHS) is a system of classification and labeling of chemicals. It is internationally approved and created by the United Nations as guidance for handling hazardous chemicals, including providing information (SDS,…
Hypothermia
Hypothermia is a drop of body temperature caused by exposure to cold or frigid environments. The average temperature of a normal body is 98.6 degrees. With hypothermia, this temperature drops to 95 degrees or lower in severe cases. Some medical…
