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More than 500,000 people receive medical treatment for burn injuries each year, with over 40,000 hospitalizations and more than 4,000 losing their life. Most burn accidents occur in the home setting, with many occurring in the kitchen or garage. However, there is still a great…
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The use of portable space heaters becomes more common during the winter months. These portable heaters may be used as a temporary source of heat where the facility’s heating system fails to provide adequate heat. It’s important to understand that using a space heater can…
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Every January, employers must fill out OSHA Form 300A using the information from the 300 Log of the previous calendar year. The 300 Log is a record of injuries and illnesses that occurred on the job. It contains the department and job of the worker,…
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Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of work fatalities, accounting for more than 1500 worker deaths annually. The roadway is a unique and dynamic work environment where road, traffic, and weather conditions constantly change. Because of this, employers are limited in what they can…
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Emergencies can happen at any time. A workplace emergency is an unforeseen incident that threatens the company, employees, customers, or the public. These incidents may include floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, fires, chemical spills or releases, explosions, or violence resulting in injury or death. The normal operations…
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Injuries to employees can be devastating for any business. According to Liberty Mutual Insurance, disabling workplace injuries cost businesses more than $59 billion per year. Preventing accidents in the workplace is important for employee health and well-being, morale, and productivity. Discussion Points: • Why it…
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As a business owner, you are responsible for the safety of employees, visitors, and customers. This includes injuries and illnesses that may occur. Every company should have a first aid kit on-site, used to treat injuries or to assist in an emergency when waiting for…
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Employees face stressful situations in their jobs daily. Research indicates that the workplace has been identified as the number one source of stress for American workers. A stressful work environment can contribute to several health issues. If work-related stress interferes with your health, work performance,…
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Workplace accidents can lead to serious injury or death of workers. Many of these accidents are caused by human error. A human error is an unintentional action or decision. Factors that contribute to human error include workload, overconfidence, complacency, stress, rushing, noise, horseplay, disregard for…
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This time of year, as the weather becomes colder, more workers close the garage or dock door. Closing windows and doors of a facility will stop the air supply from the outdoors. When doors and windows are closed because of the cold, carbon monoxide (CO)…
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