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HAZMAT
Training Supports the Safe Shipment of Lithium Batteries
Cellphones, laptops, wheelchairs, vehicles - lithium batteries power numerous devices we use in our everyday lives. Due to our growing reliance on them, lithium battery...
By: HAZWOPER OSHA
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HAZMAT
How to Work Safely with H2S
Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is a naturally occurring chemical compound that is familiar to workers in the oil and gas sector, wastewater processors, and operators of certain...
By: Daniel Clark | Safety and Quality Management System Specialist
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HAZMAT
How to Stay Safe from Welding Fumes and Gases
Open flames, sparks, and high heat may be some of the most visible hazards in the welding process, but welding also comes with respiratory hazards that need to be taken...
By: Karoly Ban Matei | HR and Safety Manager
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HAZMAT
6 Common Workplace Chemicals (And How to Handle Them Safely)
Nearly every workplace stocks and makes use of chemicals, from the cleaning solutions kept under the washroom sink to the products used in industrial processes.What...
By: Daniel Clark | Safety and Quality Management System Specialist
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First Aid
First Aid for Chemical Exposure Incidents
In a perfect world, implementing hazard controls would be sufficient to keep all workers safe from harmful chemicals. In reality, however, an unplanned chemical event is...
By: Karoly Ban Matei | HR and Safety Manager
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HAZMAT
Everything You Need to Know About Safety Data Sheets
Chemical substances are common in practically every workplace. Managing them can be complex, since they come in endless varieties. You've got those that clean, those...
By: Daniel Clark | Safety and Quality Management System Specialist
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OSHA
Which Type of HAZWOPER Training Do Your Workers Need?
All American workers who may be exposed to sudden and unexpected release of hazardous substances, encounter hazardous waste, or take part in emergency response or...
By: HAZWOPER OSHA
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HAZMAT
Toxic Heavy Metals and Occupational Cancer Risks
Heavy metals are still in prevalent use across the United States. For that reason, industrial workers and employers need to be well informed about the negative health...
By: Jonathan Sharp
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PPE
6 Jobs That Call for Disposable Clothing
Maintaining, inspecting, and extending the life of your personal protective equipment (PPE) is a hot topic. But despite all this talk about prolonging the usable life of...
By: Scott Laxton | PPE Industry Veteran
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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 | Safety and Quality Management System Specialist
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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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Hand Protection
How to Select the Right Hand Protection for Chemical Hazards
Chemical-resistant gloves are one of the most common pieces of PPE for handling chemicals in the workplace.While some overly simplistic safety data sheet recommendations...
By: Karoly Ban Matei | HR and Safety Manager
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