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Proper Procedures to Follow if Exposed to Toxic Chemicals at Work

Employees and employers can take steps to prevent these types of emergencies.

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More Than 4 in 5 Women Have Trouble Finding Correctly Fitting PPE 'Regularly' or 'Once in a While,' New Poll Shows

The poll results from J.J. Keller were released at the start of Women in Construction Week, occurring from March 5 to 11 this year.

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National Ladder Safety Month 2023: 3 Considerations for Selecting the Correct Ladder

Picking what ladder you need for a project involves some thought, but the American Ladder Institute provides factors to consider.



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OSHA Cites Thermometer Manufacturer for Overexposure to Elemental Mercury

The company now faces citations for 21 violations and proposed penalties of $195,988.

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Celebrate the 25th Annual Women in Construction Week

If you don’t have this on your agenda, there’s still time to make plans.

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Manual Ergonomic Risk Assessments are Becoming Obsolete Due to Technology Advancements

Manually undertaking workplace ergonomic evaluations are time-consuming and hard to scale. Given the simplicity and accuracy of technology to perform the job, it’s easy to understand why paper methods are being swapped out.

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Managing Legionella in Old Buildings

Additional control measures may be required if you cannot undertake certain routine tasks.

5 OEHS Professionals Die in Plane Crash

The professionals, all employed by the same environmental consulting firm, were departing from Little Rock, Arkansas, to Columbus, Ohio when the incident occurred.

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Exposure to Vinyl Chloride Monomer and Combustion Products in a Train Derailment

In what ways can emergency responders be affected by the exposure?

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Metal Plating Company Cited for Not Having Eyewash, Shower in Area for Employees Exposed to Chemicals

The company now faces citations for 13 violations and proposed penalties of around $292,000.

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Chemical Manufacturers, Workers and Chloroprene Vapor Exposure

What health effects are associated with chloroprene vapor exposure?

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World Hearing Day 2023: How to Avoid Occupational Hearing Loss

What are the types of hearing loss, and what can be done to prevent it from happening at work?

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OSHA Training Event for Federal Employees to Be Held in August

Some of the topics covered during the event will include workplace violence, forklift handling and safety data sheets.

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New Hampshire Contractor Issued Third Citation Related to Fall Hazards in 6 Years

OSHA found employees at two worksites exposed to fall hazards.

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OSHA Finds Pepsi Guam Bottling Employees Exposed to Injuries, Cites Company

The company left the guard doors of a bottle-labeling machine open and turned off a safety switch, according to the agency.

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