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18 February 2015

First Aid for Insect Bites

First Aid for Insect Bites Symptoms of a Scorpion Sting Immediate pain or burning sensation. Often no sting site is seen and very little if any
17 February 2015

Checklist: Head and Face Protection

Checklist: Head and Face Protection The following checklist may help you evaluate your program. However it is not intended to replace a comprehensive head and face
17 February 2015

Personal Protective Equipment and Safety

Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Hazards in the workplace are an unpleasant fact. No matter what you do, there is the need for personal protective equipment
17 February 2015

Power Tools: Bench and Pedestal Grinders

Power Tools: Bench and Pedestal Grinders Almost every maintenance shop has a bench or pedestal grinder.  They are most commonly used to shape or sharpen the
17 February 2015

Hand and Portable Power Tools: General Guidelines

Hand and Portable Power Tools: General Guidelines Use of tools is rather straightforward but many injuries result from their misuse.  To use them correctly, there are
17 February 2015

Checklist: Hazardous Materials

Checklist: Hazardous Materials For all but two of these questions, a “no” answer indicates corrective action needs to be taken. The two exceptions are indicated below.
17 February 2015

Battery Charging: A Multitude of Hazards

Battery Charging: A Multitude of Hazards Explosive hydrogen….Acidic liquids and vapors….Electrical burns….Strains, sprains, hernias and compressed discs. All of these hazards arise when servicing, charging, or
17 February 2015

Accidents Don’t Just Happen

Accidents Don’t Just Happen Whenever there’s an accident—whether someone is killed, or a child breaks a teacup—somebody is sure to ask, “How did it happen?” The
17 February 2015

Incident Prevention

Incident Prevention Q. What is the most frequent cause of incidents? A. Nine out of ten incidents can be traced to an employee’s unsafe actions, which may