Environmental

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  Environmental

  The Major Risks Forestry Workers Face (And What to Do About Them)

  I live and work in Canada, and most of the country is surrounded amazing forests.Unfortunately, that also means there are plenty of people who work in the forest. The...

  By: Elizabeth Pattimore

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  PPE

  The Basic Types of Respirators - And How to Select the Right One for Your Workplace

  Respirators are a critical piece of personal protection equipment, and using the wrong type can have serious consequences. In this article, we'll go over the...

  By: Todd Wells

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  HAZMAT

  A Look at Spill Containment and Spill Prevention and Control Countermeasures

  We depend heavily on oil and chemicals in various parts of our lives and our work, but these commodities pose a substantial risk to our health and safety and also carry...

  By: Karoly Ban Matei | HR and Safety Manager

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  Safety Software

  Don't Get Blinded by the Big Fish: How to Overcome Pushback from Upper Management When Acquiring EHS Software

  With the advent of big data, EHS software has gained more and more popularity. We're constantly hearing about what it can do, how much it can improve health and...

  By: Karoly Ban Matei | HR and Safety Manager

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  HAZMAT

  Reducing Environmental Risks: Biological Hazard Control

  There are four broad categories of workplace hazards:PhysicalErgonomicChemicalBiologicalAnd though the latter tends to receive less attention than the others, it’s...

  By: Jessica Barrett

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  Industrial Hygiene

  5 Essential Exposure Limit Terms Worth Knowing

  Exposure limits play a critical role in keeping your workers safe. They mark the cut-off point at which exposure to a given substance is no longer safe. When that...

  By: Safeopedia Staff

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  HAZMAT

  Hazardous Material Storage Buildings - When Are They Required?

  Don't have time to read? Listen to the article here!Hazardous materials are solids, liquids, and gases that have physical and chemical properties that make them...

  By: Eddie Hurst | Sales Manager

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  Safety Equipment

  Everything You Need to Know About Sorbents

  Most of us use sorbents every day, though we probably do so without thinking about it. Sorbents are, quite simply, materials that are good at absorbing liquid.In the...

  By: Doug Lara | President, AGS Safety & Supply

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  Standards

  Averting Leaks: Mobility’s Answer to New EPA Rules for Underground Storage Tank Inspection

  Stringent regulations of underground storage tanks (UST) have unfortunately only had limited success in protecting the environment, human health, and business assets....

  By: Anne Wainscott-Sargent

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  Safety Equipment

  Gas Monitoring Reduces Worksite Accidents

  Gas detection remains a top priority for safety managers in many industries. Accidents and safety incidents involving hazardous gas exposure can lead to serious illness...

  By: Marion Grant | Senior Copywriter at Northern Safety Co., Inc.

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  PPE

  How to Protect Outdoor Workers by Preventing and Controlling the Spread of the Zika Virus

  Mosquitoes are a nuisance. But with the Zika virus on many people's minds, some outdoor workers and their employers are worried that those bug bites are not only...

  By: Mark Tartaglia | Safety Expert

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  Environmental

  How to Improve Air Quality in Your Workspace (Even if You Don't Have a Dedicated Safety Crew)

  Air quality is divided into two categories: indoor air quality and environmental air quality. Outdoor air pollution gets a lot of attention – and rightly so &ndash...

  By: Rob Chernish