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A Primer on Arc Flash Boundaries

Identifying arc flash boundaries is essential to ensuring that every worker uses the right arc flash PPE and stays out of harm's way.

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Safety Symbols and Their Meanings

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12 Types of Hand Protection Gloves (and How to Choose the Right One)

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Cut Resistant Gloves: A Guide to Cut Resistance Levels

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Pull Factors

A pull factor is a motivating cause that attracts a person to migrate to another region or country. Common pull factors include: Employment opportunities Higher income Better working conditions and facilities Educational opportunities Higher living standards Better public…

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Fire Hazards

Fire hazards are workplace hazards that either involve the presence of a flame, increase the probability that an uncontrolled fire will occur, or increase the severity of a fire should one occur. Fire hazards include: Flames Sparks Hot objects Flammable chemicals Chemicals accelerants,…

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Safety Signs

Safety Symbols and Their Meanings

Safety signs can be a tricky business. Some have words and a clear message, but many rely on visual symbols to warn of potential danger. This is an effective way to communicate potential hazards – as long as workers understand what the symbols mean. There are two different types of…

By: Jessica Barrett

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PPE

12 Types of Hand Protection Gloves (and How to Choose the Right One)

Safety gloves are an integral part of the personal protective equipment (PPE) that protects workers from injuries across various industries. These gloves are a kind of second skin that allows them to handle hazardous materials, chemicals, and tools without sacrificing the dexterity they…

By: Catheline Fontaine

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Cut Resistant Gloves: A Guide to Cut Resistance Levels

Cut resistant gloves (CRG) are an integral piece of personal protective equipment (PPE) for many jobs. They are truly the last line of defense between an identified hazard and the end-user. Selecting the correct glove by matching it to the hazard and risk is a key responsibility for the…

By: Henry Skjerven

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Fall Protection

At what height do falls become deadly?

Falls can be deadly at heights as low as six feet. There is a saying in the safety world: “It’s not the fall that kills you, it’s the sudden stop at the end of it.” In other words, it’s the fall’s impact on the body and the worker’s collision with…

By: Karoly Ban Matei | HR and Safety Manager

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What’s the biggest safety trend coming in 2017?

Minor injuries have been decreasing in recent years, but fatalities have increased. What that says to me is that people are underestimating the importance of the small safety issues that can add up to create a big issue. When a plane crashes, for example, it’s often because a dozen…

By: Jacinta Sarpkaya

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EHS Programs

What is the difference between HAZID and HAZOP?

Both HAZID and HAZOP are risk analysis tools used to improve safety in the workplace. They are, however, separate procedures and each has its own distinct purpose: HAZOP (Hazard and Operability Study) is a used to identify abnormalities in the work environment and pinpoint their root…

By: Steve Theunissen

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Washroom Safety: A Brief Guide to Safeguarding Your Health

Bacteria can spread in the washroom at your workplace. Here are the steps you need to take to protect yourself and your coworkers from exposure.

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Contractor Management
Mastering Contractor Performance Evaluations: A Comprehensive Guide

Contractor performance evaluations are essential to getting the most out of the contractors you hire. Find out how to do them right.

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Hazards
How to Conduct a Psychosocial Hazards Risk Assessment

Psychosocial hazards are subtle and nuanced, but can still have a profound impact on workers. Find out how to identify and control them.

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HAZID and HAZOP: What They Are and When You Need Them

HAZID and HAZOP are similar processes, but with key differences. Learn about each method and what they are used for.

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PPE
Behavioral Strategies to Encourage PPE Usage

Getting employees to wear PPE consistently can be challenging. By understanding the psychology behind compliance, you can overcome resistance to PPE usage.

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Indoor Heat Hazard Regulations (And How to Comply with Them)

Indoor heat can be just as dangerous as outdoor heat. Find out what employers can do to protect workers from indoor heat hazards.

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Emergency Response
How to Prepare Your Workplace for Wildfire Season

Wildfires affect worker health and safety, even in far off locations. Learn about the risks and how you should prepare for them.

By: Daniel Clark | Safety and Quality Management System Specialist
OSHA
Should Employers Be Worried About Changes to OSHA’s Worker Walkaround Rule?

OSHA's proposed changes to the Worker Walkaround Rule have caused some controversy. But what exactly would those changes mean?

By: Daniel Clark | Safety and Quality Management System Specialist
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Human-Centered Innovation: A New Era of Workplace Safety

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How to Use Technology to Unify EHS and ESG

Integrating ESH and ESG technology will help businesses become more effective and sustainable.

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How VR Is Improving Lockout/Tagout Training

Using VR for LOTO training has a number of advantages. Find out how your company could benefit by training employees in a virtual environment.

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EHS Programs
7 Tips for Delivering Toolbox Talks That Stick

Toolbox talks are a great way to drive awareness about safety. But to get real results, you need to give a toolbox talk that really sticks.

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EHS Programs
Is There Still Room for Behavior Based Safety in Today’s Workplace?

Behavior based safety is considered outdated and ineffective. But what if there's still some value to implementing a BBS program?

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Hazards
Why You Should Never Clean with Compressed Air

Cleaning with compressed air is quick and convenient. It's also dangerous. Find out why you should never do it (and when OSHA says it's okay).

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Best Practices
Safety Tips for Pneumatic Tools

Pneumatic tools are light, affordable, and effective. But using compressed air introduces a few hazards to the job. Learn how to use it safely.

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Biological Hazard

A biological hazard can be described as a threat to human life or health that is posed by a biological substance.

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