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In the health and safety context, a hazard is anything that can cause harm to a person. There are many types of hazards present in the workplace. It's safety professionals who work to ensure that they are recognized (by themselves and employees), mitigated, and protected against. Check in here for the latest content on safety hazards in the workplace.

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Workplace Safety Management

Commercial crime rates are on the rise, threatening the safety of your staff and customers. With training and the right security measures, you can protect everyone on the worksite.

By: Jack Shaw | Writer & Editor

Indoor Heat Hazard Regulations (And How to Comply with Them)
Heat, Cold & Weather Safety
Indoor Heat Hazard Regulations (And How to Comply with Them)
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By: Karoly Ban Matei | HR and Safety Manager
How to Prepare Your Workplace for Wildfire Season
Emergency Preparedness & Response
How to Prepare Your Workplace for Wildfire Season
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By: Daniel Clark | Safety and Quality Management System Specialist
Why You Should Never Clean with Compressed Air
Safety Hazards
Why You Should Never Clean with Compressed Air
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By: Safeopedia Staff
Safety Tips for Pneumatic Tools
Construction Safety
Safety Tips for Pneumatic Tools
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By: Safeopedia Staff
Power Saw Safety Tips You Need to Know Before Cutting
Construction Safety
Power Saw Safety Tips You Need to Know Before Cutting
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By: Safeopedia Staff
Back to Basics: How to Lift Safely
Ergonomics
Back to Basics: How to Lift Safely
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By: Safeopedia Staff
How High of a Fall Could You Survive? It Depends…
Working at Height
How High of a Fall Could You Survive? It Depends…
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By: Safeopedia Staff
The 3 T’s of Dropped Object Safety
Working at Height
The 3 T’s of Dropped Object Safety
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By: Safeopedia Staff

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Safety Hazards Webinars

Heat Stress Regulation Unraveled: Federal and State Insights
Cal/OSHA (finally), federal OSHA (maybe), Washington State, and Florida (but not til 2028) – heat stress regulations are patchwork of confusion. 
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Dressing for Foul Weather with DRIFIRE FR
In this webinar we’ll discuss what to wear to maintain comfort while working in the elements and why it’s important for overall worker safety. Then we’ll learn more about the GORE-TEX PYRAD…
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Raising The Standard: Jet Lifting Systems Technology, Features and Safety
Whether you're looking to optimize efficiency, increase safety, or simply broaden your skill set, this webinar is your gateway to understanding the complexities and importance chain hoists. Join…
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Managing Gas Detection Programs in Manufacturing
This webinar we will focus on gas detection issues that confront the manufacturing industry, and important questions to investigate and understand when assessing a gas detection program and…
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Safety Hazards Q&As

What’s the difference between heat stress and heat-related illness?

“What’s the difference between heat stress and heat-related illness?”

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Answered by: Safeopedia Staff
How do you prevent repetitive strain injuries (RSI)?

“How do you prevent repetitive strain injuries (RSI)?”

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Answered by: Safeopedia Staff
What is wet bulb temperature and how is it related to heat stress?

“What is wet bulb temperature and how is it related to heat stress?”

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Answered by: Daniel Clark | Safety and Quality Management System Specialist
What are the most common toxic gases in confined spaces?

“What are the most common toxic gases in confined spaces?”

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Answered by: Bob Henderson | President

Safety Hazards Downloads

Risk Assessment Management Best Practices
There’s a new acronym that needs to become familiar to leaders in heavy industry. It’s DOX and it stands for Digital Operational Excellence. It represents a strategic move toward advanced digital…
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Extending ESG Best Practices Into the Supply Chain
Avetta is committed to providing best-in-class ESG solutions to our clients and partners. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations have become central to business and investment…
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The More You Know (Part 2):
OSHA estimates a recordable incident has a direct cost of $7,000 and a workplace fatality is $910,000, in addition to indirect costs at three times those amounts.The good news is that many workplace…
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Is Your Lanyard Legit? 5 Must Haves for Every ANSI/ISEA 121 Compliant
5 Must Haves for Every ANSI/ISEA 121 Compliant Tool Lanyard
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