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Recycling

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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, plastic production, and it lowers greenhouse gas emissions. Many materials, such as paper, plastics, glasses, […]

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Safety Data Sheets

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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 and the hazards associated with each material or product. They must be easily available to all employees at the […]

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Pinch Points

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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 safety of employees around pinch points at workplaces in order to eliminate or reduce injuries. According […]

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Narrow Frame Scaffolds

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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 other tasks. Narrow frame scaffolds are safer than using ladders. Narrow frame scaffolds do, however, present some […]

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Missing Ground Prongs

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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 been used at workplaces or offices and homes can be damaged due to excessive use. […]

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Lifting Awkward Loads

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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 not properly lifting awkward loads. There are general lifting guidelines for any kind of loads, but each load may […]

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Indoor Air Quality

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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 overall Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ), which includes lighting, visual quality, […]

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Globally Harmonized System (GHS)

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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, labels) as well as protective measures for chemical users and the protection of human and environmental safety and health. The GHS […]

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Hypothermia

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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 conditions such as thyroid problems, diabetes, drug or alcohol use, and certain medications can increase […]