Confined spaces are areas that contain, or have the potential to contain, a hazardous atmosphere, have limited means of entry and exit, and although they are large enough for a worker to fit, they are not designed for continuous occupancy. Confined spaces require permits to enter due to their inherent...
Confined spaces are areas that contain or have the potential to contain a hazardous atmosphere, have limited means of entry and exit, and although they are large enough for a worker to fit, they are not designed for continuous occupancy. Confined spaces require permits to enter due to their inherent...
Combustible dust is finely separated or divided dust that poses a fire or explosion hazard when suspended in air in the right concentrations. Even some materials that would not normally burn can burn in dust form. The particles must be small enough to float in the air, and the material...
Combustible dust is finely separated or divided dust that poses a fire or explosion hazard when suspended in air in the right concentrations. Even some materials that would not burn normally can burn in dust form. The particles must be small Combustible dust is finely separated or divided dust enough...
If you have flown on a plane lately, you know that TSA asks you if you have any lithium-ion batteries in your checked baggage. You are only allowed two personal use lithium-ion batteries, but that is in your carry-on luggage. There is a good reason for this. Lithium-ion batteries contain...
Many electronic devices use lithium-ion batteries. These include laptops, cellphones, tablets, cameras, and even power tools. Popular micro-mobility devices such as hover boards, E-scooters, and E-bikes have become increasingly popular and have this type of battery, as do electric vehicles. Lithium-ion batteries contain one or multiple lithium cells connected electrically....
Amputations are some of the most serious workplace injuries and have long-lasting consequences impacting quality of life. Amputations can be caused by a variety of activities and equipment and occur most often when workers operate unguarded or inadequately safeguarded machinery. Mechanical Motion Is Hazardous: All mechanical motion is potentially hazardous....
Amputations are some of the most serious workplace injuries and have long-lasting consequences impacting quality of life. Amputations can be caused by a variety of activities and equipment and occur most often when workers operate unguarded or inadequately safeguarded machinery. Dangerous Machinery Machinery that poses amputation risks includes mechanical power...
There are dangers inherent in working with or around tubular and compact fluorescent bulbs. These kinds of bulbs contain small amounts of metal mercury sealed inside. Metallic mercury poses health risks from both skin exposure/contact and inhalation of mercury vapor into the lungs. Metal mercury is liquid at room temperature...
There are dangers inherent in working with or around tubular and compact fluorescent bulbs. These kinds of bulbs contain small amounts of metal mercury sealed inside. Metallic mercury poses health risks from both skin exposure/contact and inhalation of mercury vapor into the lungs. Metal mercury is liquid at room temperature...