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...
Every Belt – Every Ride In 2004, a campaign called “Every Belt – Every Ride” was launched by OSHA in conjunction with the DOT’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (the NHTSA). The main object of the campaign was to encourage federal workers to wear seatbelts every time they ride in...
Every Belt – Every Ride In 2004, a campaign called “Every Belt – Every Ride” was launched by OSHA in conjunction with the DOT’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (the NHTSA). The main object of the campaign was to encourage federal workers to wear seatbelts every time they ride in...
OHSA and the EPA encourage employers to conduct a root cause analysis when an incident or near miss occurs to investigate the reason why it happened, and to prevent a similar occurrence from happening again. A root cause analysis allows an employer to discover the underlying and systemic causes of...
OHSA and the EPA encourage employers to conduct a “Root Cause Analysis (or RCA)” when an incident or near miss occurs to investigate the reason why it happened, and to prevent a similar occurrence from happening again. A Root Cause Analysis allows an employer to discover the underlying and systemic...