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When it comes to keeping your staffers safe, now is not the time to let down your guard. Here’s why: The number of injuries among U.S. employees is on the rise. The recently released Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses from the U.S. …
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“Listen, Tammy,” said George, the supervisor, “we did everything we could to make sure April was adequately trained before she began operating that utility vehicle. I can’t believe you’re now contending that our training was deficient.” “Whatever …
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Summary: A female crew member who’d reported breathing problems due to high levels of cannabis dust in her workplace ended up on life support in a hospital after she collapsed on the job. The incident: When Lorna McMurrey of West Springfield, MA, …
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Because pneumatic tools are usually lighter and smaller than electric- and gas-powered devices, we might think these tools are safer to operate than other types of tools are. But that’s not the case. In fact, the air used to power pneumatic devices …
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Safety insight: Now might be a good time to remind crew members of the importance of always following safety procedures while operating hazardous machines. Anyone who fails to adhere to procedures could be risking a severe injury. What happened: A …
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During your normal job duties, you might sometimes be exposed to benzene, a clear, colorless liquid that’s used as a solvent and in the manufacturing of plastics, resins, dyes and pesticides. Because benzene is known to cause cancer, it’s best to …