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Drug Free Workplace

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Drug Free Workplace According to recent research, approximately 70% of illegal drug users are present in the workplace. This presence can result in an unsafe workplace, unhealthy employees, less productivity, more frequent accidents, and less profitable businesses. Many business owners lose money every year because of drug use at the workplace. The best solution to […]

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Disaster Preparedness

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Disaster Preparedness Disasters can happen anywhere and anytime. They happen suddenly and often bring great damage, loss, destruction, or failure. Most disasters are natural disasters such as hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, storms, and tornadoes. Winter storms and hurricanes can be predicted and prepared for, but some disasters, such as tornadoes or earthquakes, happen with no warning. […]

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Dermal Exposure

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 Dermal Exposure Skin is the thin layer of tissue that forms the natural cover of the human body. One of its functions is to protect the human body (UV radiation, toxic substances, etc.). Skin is a very important exposure route for many different substances and products at the workplace, home, or other facilities. Dermal exposure […]

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Demolition Dust

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Demolition Dust Most of the equipment used to build or demolish structures such as buildings, roads, and bridges creates large amounts of dust. Every structure is different; therefore, prior to demolition he site must be inspected and assessed in order to make a suitable demolition plan. The plan must include all hazards, such as dust […]

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Cumulative Trauma Disorders

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Cumulative Trauma Disorders Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTD) are caused by repeated exertions of the body. CTD is excessive wear and tear on tendons, muscles, and sensitive nerve tissue on arms, neck, back, knees, hands, fingers, and wrists and is caused by repetitive stressors over a period of time. Many people work with computers every day. […]

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Controlling Stress

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 Controlling Stress Stress is a negative emotion that everybody tries to avoid. It is emotional strain or tension caused by adverse conditions. Stress appears when we cannot handle the pressure of a situation, and it triggers physiological responses. Significant changes in life, such as major illness, changing or losing a job, moving to a new […]

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Compressed Gas Cylinders

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Compressed Gas Cylinders Compressed gas is in the form of a gas at room temperature and pressure. Usually, it is stored in a cylinder. Compressed gas cylinders are used by many industries, laboratories, hospitals, universities, and other businesses. Some compressed gases can be extremely dangerous if they are handled improperly. They can be flammable, combustible, […]

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Cleaning Chemicals

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Cleaning Chemicals Chemical cleaning products include a wide variety of substances in the form of liquids, powders, and sprays. These products are used to clean dirt, dust, or grease on surfaces. Cleaning chemicals are important for cleaning hospitals, homes, workplaces, schools, etc., as they are often found in products like soaps, grooming materials, and “green” […]

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Chemical Exposure

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Chemical Exposure Manufacturing and industrial processes create hazardous waste. Chemical hazardous substances can be released into the environment, resulting in exposure to people. Exposure can be direct or indirect through other substances containing hazardous chemicals. Chemicals can enter into the environment from different sources like tanks, drums, factories, chemical plants, incinerators, and landfills. Exposure pathways […]