Read our latest articles on compliance, recycling, inspections, and field practices from JEM's experience working with facilities across the industry.
How often have you exclaimed, “Wow, that was a close call!” or someone has said to you, “You were just lucky!”? A “close call” incident is referred to as a near miss. Can you think of an example of when you or a coworker had…
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Unsafe working conditions can be present in every workplace. These are hazards that have the potential to cause injury or death to employees or customers, and occur when the work environment is too dangerous for employees to perform job tasks. Dangerous environmental conditions may include…
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Every year, many workers miss work due to conditions from exposure to cold weather while working outdoors. When it comes to working in cold weather, it is very important to take the necessary precautions to avoid injuries and illnesses that are prone to working in…
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Every day, we are confronted with situations that require us to make choices. These situations may involve work, career, family, or health. Our choices are likely influenced by our surroundings and are often made under pressures of everyday life. How many times have you heard…
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Many employers like to hire employees with multi-tasking capabilities. Multi-tasking is when a person is able to perform more than one task at the same time. Employees who multi-task often demonstrate the ability to switch between different tasks or positions. Being able to hire one…
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Accidents occur every day as a result of unsafe lifting practices and taking unnecessary risks. Failing to follow safety guidelines and lifting practices can lead to serious injury, equipment damage, and loss of production. Lifting of heavy material using lifting devices including jacks, lifts, and…
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Do you remember your first day on the job? That awkward feeling of not knowing anyone and wanting to impress everyone? With every new job comes the opportunity to make a good first impression. As you settle into your new position, you become more familiar…
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Choosing proper footwear to wear while on the job depends on the environment in which you work. You wouldn’t wear flip-flops or 4-inch stiletto heels where there is risk of a heavy object falling on your toes, or leather-soled shoes where you don’t have adequate…
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Heavy equipment has great value on worksites, including auto salvage and scrap yard facilities. However, equipment including forklifts, front-end loaders, cranes, dump trucks, crushers, and baler/loggers may be hazardous to operators and workers near the work area, because of the size, weight, and complex operating…
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Fire can happen at any time. If there was a fire in your workplace, would you know how to respond? It is difficult to know exactly how you would respond, until you have been put in that position. Many people can remember what to do…
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