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Heat Illness in the Workplace – Real Safety

Heat is just part of a typical summer day at many worksites, and it’s easy to assume workers will be fine, especially in climates where heat is present much of the year. Between 2008 and 2013, however, more than 100 heat-related fatalities occurred in the U.S. at worksites … See more

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Personal Hygiene – Prevent the Spread of Illness at Work

WEBOSHA recommends scrubbing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, making sure to clean between fingers and under fingernails. (In the …

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Personal Protective Equipment for Chemical Handling

WEBHandling chemicals is a serious matter that needs the right personal protective equipment (PPE). Chemicals present many dangers that could mean …

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GHS Labels: An Overview – Real Safety

WEBGHS Labels: An Overview. The Globally Harmonized System is a universally agreed upon standard for the classification and labeling of chemicals. It has been fully …

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Respiratory Protection – Understanding OSHA Standard 1910.134

WEBRespiratory Protection – Understanding OSHA Standard 1910.134. Employers must provide workers with proper personal protective equipment (PPE), …

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OSHA’s Form 300A: What You Need to Know – Real Safety

WEBOSHA’s Form 300A ( Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses ) is a separate form aside from Form 300. It is a summary of all the work-related injuries and …

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Essentials: A Comprehensive …

WEBRecent Posts. Item Barcodes 101: What Are They and How Do They Work? February 9, 2024; Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Essentials: A Comprehensive …

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Eye Protection for the Workplace – Real Safety

WEBOSHA’s recent changes to injury and illness reporting requirements include a rule that states employers must report all accidents that result in an employee losing an …

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Hearing Protection – Real Safety

WEB1) Single-use earplugs. This mode of hearing protection is easily inserted to block the ear canal so that the amount of noise that enters the ears is reduced. Called …

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A Guide to Facility Spill Kits – Real Safety

WEBBefore purchasing a spill kit, gather the information you need by taking a walk around your facility and performing and in-depth assessment. Take note of all possible …

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Most Common Workplace Safety Hazards – Real Safety

WEBFor many, physical hazard is a generic term and is the most common. It could mean risks arising from the physical work environment – floors, facilities, walls, …

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How To Conduct Safety Training For New Employees

WEBSet training goals. Have workplace safety learning activities. Identify speakers or trainers, venues and other resources. Conduct the safety training. The orientation or …

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Cement Safety – Guidelines for Protecting Your Skin

WEBTape around edges to prevent cement from getting inside the gloves or sleeves. Tuck pants into rubber boots. Tape around edges. If wet cement gets on …

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Human Factors – How Do They Impact Safety

WEBHuman factors generally refer to things that impact human behavior such as organizational, environmental, personal and job considerations. For example, an …

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Safety Gloves and Skin Protection at Work – Real Safety

WEBNext, make sure the hands are clean (wash them if necessary). Make sure the gloves are clean, too, and check for holes or wear and tear. Never wear a damaged …

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Tips for Keeping Your Storage Area Organized – Real Safety

WEBApart from making sure that the floor, walls, racks, pallets and everything else is clean and in the desired safe state, take down everything that poses risks. This …

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Creating an OSHA-Compliant Sign System – Real Safety

WEBCreating an OSHA-Compliant Sign System. February 19, 2019 by Jesse Allred. Visual communication is critical for a safe workplace. When implementing a …

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Avoid Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome – Tips for Safe Power Tool Use

WEBUse a Lighter Grip – While employees shouldn’t grip tools so loosely that they drop them, using as light a grip as possible will limit the amount of vibration …

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Safety Shoes – 8 Ways They Protect You – Real Safety

WEB1. Protect from Falling & Flying Objects. When workers carry heavy materials or work in dynamic environments where many people, machines and vehicles are …

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