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Hoist & Chain Safety #1

COME-A-LONGS, “COFFIN” HOISTS & CHAIN HOIST SAFETY Hand operated hoists have many applications in rigging work. Typical applications include hoisting pipe or plate into position for

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Hedge Trimming #01

Safety Using the Hedge Trimmer PRECAUTIONS BEFORE USING A HEDGE TRIMMER • When you buy a trimmer, look for one with cutting teeth that are

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Hearing Protection #2

Noise Exposure * Hearing Safety #2 * Noise is energy — if its concentration is “Too Loud for Too Long” the result will be irreversible hearing damage.    

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Hearing Protection #1

    Most people, especially when they are young, take their good hearing for granted. They know that a lot of older people are hard of

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Heat Stress #6

Sunlight contains ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which causes premature aging of the skin, wrinkles, cataracts, and skin cancer. The amount of damage from UV exposure depends

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Heat Stress #5

Preventing Heat-Related IllnessesWhen the body heats up faster than it can cool itself, mild to severe illnesses may develop. It’s important to recognize the symptoms

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Heat Stress #3

Heat StressWhen the body is unable to cool itself by sweating, several heat-induced illnesses such as heat stress or heat exhaustion and the more severe

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Heat Stress #2

Heat stress alert! With hot weather comes the realization that some workers will be exposed to excessive heat — hot conditions that pose special hazards

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Heat Stress #1

Heat stress is a silent hazard. Many times workers don’t realize they’re suffering from the condition, until it’s well advanced. Permanent Heat Illness Prevention Standard Now

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Heat Stroke #1

Heat Stroke, Heat Exhaustion & Heat Cramps With summer it’s time to start thinking about the three kinds of heat related illness. Heat cramps, heat

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