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Around 3 million nonfatal workplace accidents occur in the United States annually. Whether you own a business or manage a human resources department for a business, dealing with workplace accidents is something you have to get used to. The data shows …
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When you consider that there are about 2 billion pallets currently being used in the U.S., you know there’s a decent chance you or a coworker could suffer an injury while handling pallets. Here are four things to keep in mind in order to stay safe …
At first glance, our stringent requirement that dangerous machines be locked out before anyone reaches into moving machine parts might seem like a big waste of time. After all, in many cases, a task such as clearing a jam would probably take less …
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“I’ve concluded my investigation of your worker’s hand injury,” said Tammy, the compliance officer, “and I’ve determined that you were in violation of our machine-guarding rules. I’m citing you.” “You’re jumping to conclusions,” replied George, the …
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While it can sometimes be inconvenient to allow staffers to take rest and meal breaks, keep in mind that these short interludes have one important advantage: They help reduce the chances of injuries among your crew members. So suggests a recent …
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It’s likely that few of us would think of dry ice as a hazardous substance. In reality, however, dry ice – solid carbon dioxide – presents several risks. Most significant, it can create a suffocation hazard when it’s exposed to the atmosphere and …
