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Pull Factors

A pull factor is a motivating cause that attracts a person to migrate to another region or country. Common pull factors include: Employment opportunities Higher income Better working conditions and facilities Educational opportunities Higher living standards Better public…

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Push Factors

A push factor is a factor that motivates a person to migrate away from their country or region of residence. Push factors are often used with negative connotation, since they often consist of problems, distressing situations, and political or economic failures. Push factor is the opposite…

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Fire Hazards

Fire hazards are workplace hazards that either involve the presence of an open flame, increase the probability that an uncontrolled fire will occur, or increase the severity of a fire should one occur. Fire hazards include: Open flames (e.g. bunsen burners, gas stovetops, smelting…

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Decoding Safety Signs and Symbols

Safety signs can be a tricky business. Some have words and a clear message, but many rely on visual symbols to warn of potential danger. This is an effective way to communicate potential workplace hazards – as long as workers understand what the symbols mean. There are two different…

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PPE

12 Types of Hand Protection Gloves (and How to Choose the Right One)

Safety gloves are an integral part of the personal protective equipment (PPE) that protects workers from injuries across various industries. These gloves are a kind of second skin that allows them to handle hazardous materials, chemicals, and tools without sacrificing the dexterity they…

By: Catheline Fontaine

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Safety Hazards

Uneven Ground Conditions: Solutions and Precautions

Slips, trips, and falls account for the majority of general industry incidents each year, including 15% of all accidental deaths and about a quarter of all reported claims. The cost is significant, running businesses about $70 billion per year in workers’ compensation and medical costs,…

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Fall Protection and Fall Safety

At what height do falls become deadly?

Falls can be deadly at heights as low as six feet. There is a saying in the safety world: “It’s not the fall that kills you, it’s the sudden stop at the end of it.” In other words, it’s the fall’s impact on the body and the worker’s collision with…

By: Karoly Ban Matei | HR and Safety Manager

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EHS Programs

Do I need to keep Safety Data Sheets for 30 years?

In absolute terms, no. OSHA’s Hazard Communication (HazCom) standards don't require companies to retain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for any minimum duration of time. But that 30 year figure doesn't come out of nowhere. So, let's look at where it came from and what you…

By: Maurizio Delcaro

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Safety Standards

What flame resistant standards does ANSI 107-2015 recognize?

ANSI/ISEA 107-2015 is the American national standard for high-visibility safety apparel (HVSA) and Accessories. This standard provides specifications and requirements for workers exposed to struck-by hazards in both off-road and highway work environments. ANSI/ISEA 107 also specifies FR…

By: Dionne Murray | Sr. Product Manager – High Visibility and Rainwear

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Safety programs are implemented with the best of intentions, but don't always succeed. Here are five common reasons these programs fail.

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Building mental health supports into your ergonomics program can significantly improve your workplace's safety outcomes.

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Keeping workers safe takes more than PPE - it takes an understanding of human psychology. Every safety pro needs to bust these misconceptions.

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Managing the Interrelated Impact of Ergonomics, Heat, and Noise Exposure in Industrial Settings

Heat, noise, and ergonomic hazards are all riskier when combined. This can be especially challenging in industrial workplaces.

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How to Enforce Safety Protocols When Working with Subcontractors

Bringing subcontractors on the jobsite introduces additional safety risks. Here are tips for enforcing safety compliance with subcontractors.

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6 Ways to Future Proof Your Health and Safety Program

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Shaping the Future of Work: Top Occupational Health and Safety Trends for 2024

Technology and work patterns are changing rapidly. These trends show that safety is evolving along with them.

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Hazardous Materials Safety
Is Fluorine-Free Firefighting Foam Safer than AFFF for Firefighters’ Health?

AFFF fire suppressants contain harmful PFAS. But how safe are Fluorine-Free Firefighting Foams (F3)? We go over the risks and compare them.

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Contractor Management
The Vital Role of Contractor Safety Orientations in Ensuring Workplace Success

Contractor safety orientations ensure a safer and more productive workplace. Learn more about the benefits and best practices.

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Safety Culture
Is the Safety Pyramid Still Relevant to Occupational Safety?

Safety professionals have been using the Safety Pyramid since the 1930s, but is it actually accurate? And can it ever be useful?

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EHS Programs
An Overview of Asset Management in Construction

Tracking and managing assets can reduce costs and ensure that construction projects are completed on time.

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Heat, Cold & Weather Safety
Best Practices for Preventing Heat Stress in Construction

Heat stress is a major hazard for construction workers. Learn about the risks and practical steps you can take to mitigate them.

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Electrical Safety
A Primer on Arc Flash Boundaries

Identifying arc flash boundaries is essential to ensuring that every worker uses the right arc flash PPE and stays out of harm's way.

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Two-Person Rule

The two-person rule is a safety requirement imposed on certain types of highly hazardous work, especially electrical work.…

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Keeping Your Staff Protected in the Face of Rising Commercial Crime Rates

Trending Now

Decoding Safety Signs and Symbols

12 Types of Hand Protection Gloves (and How to Choose the Right One)

Uneven Ground Conditions: Solutions and Precautions

Popular on Safeopedia

Pull Factors

Push Factors

Fire Hazards

Decoding Safety Signs and Symbols

12 Types of Hand Protection Gloves (and How to Choose the Right One)

Uneven Ground Conditions: Solutions and Precautions

At what height do falls become deadly?

Do I need to keep Safety Data Sheets for 30 years?

What flame resistant standards does ANSI 107-2015 recognize?

Latest Articles

4 Major Benefits of Contractor Qualification (And 3 Best Practices)

Enhancing Commercial Fleet Safety with Predictive Maintenance

5 Reasons Health and Safety Programs Fail

Navigating the Intersection of Ergonomics and Mental Health

4 Dangerous Misconceptions About Workplace Safety

Managing the Interrelated Impact of Ergonomics, Heat, and Noise Exposure in Industrial Settings

How to Enforce Safety Protocols When Working with Subcontractors

6 Ways to Future Proof Your Health and Safety Program

Shaping the Future of Work: Top Occupational Health and Safety Trends for 2024

Is Fluorine-Free Firefighting Foam Safer than AFFF for Firefighters’ Health?

The Vital Role of Contractor Safety Orientations in Ensuring Workplace Success

Is the Safety Pyramid Still Relevant to Occupational Safety?

An Overview of Asset Management in Construction

Best Practices for Preventing Heat Stress in Construction

A Primer on Arc Flash Boundaries

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