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4.1: Introduction to Health Hazards

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4: Health Hazards

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21: Managing Safety and Health

WEBManaging Safety and Health is definitely about effective management and control of workplace safety. However, if there is no credibility, integrity, no care and …

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Workplace Safety for US Workers

WEBOver 160 million persons are employed in the US according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022).  The efficient and functioning parts of any society require a …

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20: Safety and Health Programs

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1: Introduction to OSHA

WEB1.1: History and Origins Williams-Steiger Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970; 1.2: OSHA Procedures OSHA has set procedures for conducting worksite …

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20.1: Introduction to Safety and Health Programs

WEBThe main goal of safety and health programs is to prevent workplace injuries, illnesses, and deaths, as well as the suffering and financial hardship these …

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2.2: Competent Person

WEBSection 1926.32 defines a "competent person" as one who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions …

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3.3: Industrial Hygiene

WEBFigure 3.3.1 3.3. 1: Hierarchy of Control. (Source; OSHA) Hazards must be categorized to effectively apply the hierarchy of controls. The five primary categories of …

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21.1: Introduction to Managing Safety and Health

WEBCore Elements For Managing Safety and Health. Managing safety and health requires effective planning, short and long term strategy. It also requires goals and outcomes to …

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1: Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health

WEB1.1: Reflection - Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health Workbook Activity on valuing work. 1.2: Activities - Introduction to OSHA Chapter 1 workbook …

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22.1: Medical, First-aid, and Bloodborne Pathogens

WEBBloodborne pathogens are infectious microorganisms in human blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM) that can cause disease in humans. These …

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9.1: Introduction to Electrical Safety

WEBThe safe installation, maintenance, and operation of electrical equipment are essential for a safe workplace. Studies by OSHA have consistently shown that electrical accidents are …

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1.3: Hazards, Emergencies, Disasters, and Catastrophes

WEBAt least on this applied level, emergency managers can operate on a concise definition of disasters, while remaining cognizant that the concept can be extended in a …

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7.1: Introduction to Hand and Power Tools

WEBHand and power tools are an integral part of work performance in the construction industry. Because workers who use hand and power tools are exposed to …

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1.4: Preventing Foodborne Illness

WEBPrepare ready-to-eat foods at the beginning of the day before the raw foods are prepared. After handling raw foods, always wash your hands properly before doing anything else. …

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Health and Safety in Canadian Workplaces (Foster and Barnetson)

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