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  HAZMAT

  How to Prepare for Chemical Spills in the Workplace

  When working with hazardous chemicals, preparation is key. The old mitigation strategy of "just throw some sawdust on it" doesn't cut it - although spill...

  By: Daniel Clark

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  HAZMAT

  What Is Secondary Exposure to Asbestos and How Can You Prevent It?

  Asbestos exposure doesn't always end at work. Unfortunately, whenever an employee is at risk of exposure, so are their loved ones.That's because of a phenomenon...

  By: Safeopedia Staff

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  EHS Programs

  Addressing Safety Challenges in Clean Room Environments

  Clean rooms are unique work environments, complete with unique challenges for safety professionals.Clean rooms are found in different industries and in various types of...

  By: Henry Skjerven

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  EHS Programs

  How to Manage Heat Stress in Open Pit Mining Operations

  Safety professionals know that managing heat stress is critical for ensuring both worker safety and worker comfort.I have helped companies and their employees deal with...

  By: Henry Skjerven

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  EHS Programs

  Top 10 Tips for Increasing Warehouse Safety

  In the Washington Post, Jay Greene and Chris Alcantara reported that Amazon warehouse workers suffer serious injuries at higher rates than other firms. Since Amazon is...

  By: Jack Rubinger

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  Best Practices

  Heavy Metals and Respiratory Safety: What Manufacturers Need to Know

  The periodic table of elements is a representation of the basic matter that comprises all things on Earth. Some of these elements are familiar metals like copper, lead,...

  By: Jack Rubinger

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  Leadership

  What's the Difference Between Safety Leadership and Safety Management?

  The occupational health and safety literature is dominated by titles that refer to safety leadership or safety management. In recent years, however, we've seen a...

  By: Karoly Ban Matei | HR and Safety Manager

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  Safety Culture

  Building a Strong and Resilient Safety Culture Starts with the C-Suite

  Every organization wants to achieve a strong and resilient safety culture. In my conversations with safety leaders, I've found that every single one of them...

  By: Tyler Davey

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  Best Practices

  Safe Start-Up Procedures: Clarity Is Key

  My son has built LEGO sets designed for 16-year-olds.Is he a genius? I doubt it. He still hasn’t mastered eating with a fork.The reason these sets come together so...

  By: Jack Rubinger

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  Confined Space

  How to Safely Rescue Someone from a Confined Space

  Emergency situations that take place in confined spaces are some of the most dangerous ones a worker can face. Hazards accumulate and synergize so that entry and rescue...

  By: Daniel Clark

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  EHS Programs

  Protecting Workers from Respirable Dust Hazards in Open Pit Mining

  An open pit mining operation is one that extracts minerals by digging through the surface. The excavation can run deep, but unlike underground mining, the activities...

  By: Henry Skjerven

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  EHS Programs

  The 5 Elements Your Lone Worker Policy Needs to Have

  Writing a lone worker policy can be one of the most important steps to creating an optimally safe environment for workers.This is because a lone worker policy helps...

  By: Adrian Garces