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A large number of studies link sedentary lifestyles to a series of chronic diseases and a shortened life expectancy. Some researchers concluded that having about 11 hours of sedentary activity per...
The atmospheric and physical hazards of a confined space, along with its limited means of access and egress, complicate the logistics of a rescue. When planning and executing a confined space rescue,...
Great question. The easy answer is the straightforward one: yes, you could always wear the highest rated cut-resistant leather gloves for every task with an identified hazard for hand injury. In...
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Henry Skjerven
Fatigue is a serious safety concern that can affect workers in nearly any sector or industry. There are two types of fatigue:Acute fatigue results from short-term sleep loss or short periods of heavy...
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Jessica Barrett
Let's start by establishing a common understanding of what administrative controls are.The 13th edition of the National Safety Council (NSC) text on Administration and Programs states defines...
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Henry Skjerven
When I was in high school, I remember seeing the front page of the newspaper with a headline shouting about a tragedy in Littleton, Colorado. It has been revisited many times in the intervening years...
An arc flash is an electrical explosion that occurs when electricity short circuits through the ground or air to another phase. The resulting flash can see temperatures of more than 35,000°F,...
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Todd Wells
The human body is between 60% to 75% water, and every part of the body – including organs, blood, bones, brain, eyes, and skin – needs water to function. It can be thought of as both a...
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Steve Prentice
As someone who has worked from home for the last seven years or so, I know that there are some important safety considerations even when you're not on a job site.Even if your work is done at a...
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Henry Skjerven
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is your last line of defense against hazards. They're the protective articles you wear on your person (like safety glasses and work gloves) to protect against...
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Henry Skjerven
Slips, trips, and falls are among the leading cause of injuries in the US, often resulting in sprains, strains, fractures, broken bones, or concussions.Millions of slips, trips and falls occur every...
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Todd Wells
Wearing the wrong footwear can increase your chances of slipping or tripping. Injuries due to slips, trips, and falls cost the US billions of dollars each year and are one of the leading causes of...
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Todd Wells
In the conversation about hydration, the term "electrolyte" comes up often. It’s common knowledge that water is the key to proper hydration – so why not just drink water? In...
In hot work environments, cooling gear is a necessity to help workers stay comfortable and combat heat stress.What many people don’t realize is that there are actually two different types of...
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Jessica Barrett
Whether as dust, fumes, spores or smoke, airborne particles are generated by a variety of processes on worksites. Workers have to be diligent about protecting themselves from the more dangerous...
The safest angle for a ladder will depend on two things: the jurisdiction and the type of ladder in question. For the purpose of answering your question, we will discuss portable extension ladders...
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Henry Skjerven
In the parlance of health and safety management, the terms hazard and risk are often confused. It becomes difficult to have a discussion about assessment and mitigation when we can’t agree on a...
Electrolytes are a combination of water and essential minerals such as potassium, magnesium, sodium, and calcium. Your body needs them to regulate muscle and nerve functions and maintain blood...
“What are some of the key safety benefits of implementing a visitor management system on a work site?”
Whether it’s a manufacturing plant or a construction site, keeping track of visitors is of the utmost importance. Visitor management systems help organizations develop, employ, and streamline...
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Jessica Barrett
The only real answer to this question is the one that exactly fits your company and all your possible emergency situations. No one answer will apply across the board, but there are several factors...
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Steve Prentice
