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Sale!Exposure to radiation in laboratories must be monitored and mitigated with appropriate safety precautions, because there is a risk for radiation poisoning. Although, proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and knowledge of appropriate safety measures, laboratory environments can limit the likelihood of exposure for students and staff.
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Even a little lead poisoning can cause serious health problems, and at very high levels, it can be fatal. Almost 95% of elevated blood lead levels among adults are work-related. Upon completion, you will recall hazards and health effects of lead exposure, ways to determine if there is lead in your workplace, and how to control lead exposure.
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Sale!The term “ergonomics” refers to making the workplace conducive to the comfort and productivity of the employee.
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Sale!According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), many of the 14,000 oil spills reported each year are caused by industry activities resulting from storage tank rupturing, pipeline leaks, and oil transport accidents.
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Sale!Messy and disorganized workplaces are a hassle to deal with, and are often a source of injuries from walking into things, tripping, slipping, or being hit by falling objects.
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Sale!Workers injured on the job from exposure to hazardous energy lose an average of 24 workdays for recuperation. This course covers the purpose of LOTO, locks and tags and their use, and the differences between authorized, affected and other employees. (French Version)
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One of the most common health complaints around the world is back pain. Back pain hurts 80% of people during some point in their lives. The danger is higher for manufacturing, warehouse, hospitality and trades workers, and any other physically demanding job.
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Sale!When the body is unable to warm itself, cold related stress may result. This may include tissue damage and possibly death.
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Sale!A confined space is large enough and configured in such a way that you can enter and perform assigned work. A confined space has a limited or restricted means of entrance or exit, and a configuration that can make first aid, rescue, evacuation, or other emergency response activities difficult.
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Sale!The most common workplace emergency is fire. The best way to prevent injuries and deaths from fires is to prevent fires in the first place.