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15 Passenger Van
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Learn how to protect drivers and passengers with useful proactive and defensive driving tips
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3 Second Driving Rule
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Beacon urges you to remember that three seconds is the minimum reaction time.
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Abrasive Wheel Grinder
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OSHA regulations require specific guarding safety precautions for abrasive wheel grinders. These requirements address the specific hazards for this equipment.
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Accident Investigation
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This program is designed for employees who investigate workplace accidents – supervisors, employees in line management and safety committee members. Ten step method for accident investigation procedures.
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Aerial Bucket Lifts
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Employees should know how to inspect their aerial lifts and know how to recognize structural or mechanical defects. When used properly, these vehicles can be a valuable labor saver. If misused, the results can be catastrophic.
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Beat the Heat
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Avoid the dangers of summer heat by following the prevention tips and learning the signs of heat stress.
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Beyond the Harness
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Prior to the start of construction, company designee must assess the workplace areas/activities. Average workers’ comp claim for falls is $20,438 and there have been over 900 incidences in the past four year in RI.
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Bloodborne Pathogens
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Bloodborne pathogens (BBP) cause illness and death. Lower your risk of exposure by following these tips to protect yourself.
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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
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Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless and toxic gas. Follow these precautions to prevent overexposure and death.
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ERGO Caregiver Self Protection
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Learn how to protect yourself while working in a healthcare environment. Before providing care to any patient, it is important to dress for safety and complete a patient assessment to lower the risk of injury.
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Caregiver Training
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Beacon Mutual has developed an innovative employee training program to specifically address the major safety concerns facing our caregivers today. This includes a focus on musculoskeletal injury and patient aggression.
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Cell Phone Safety
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Use of cell phones while driving has become a more than common practice. It is important to for all of us to adopt safe habits to avoid severe injury.
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Cold Weather Work
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Cold weather can leave workers more vulnerable to slips/falls, muscular strains as well as certain lung and cardiac risk.
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Combustible Dust Safety Alert
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Know the risks of combustible dust and the five elements comprising the “dust explosion pentagon”.
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Community Based Personal Safety
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Review community-based personal safety recommendations.
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Compressed Gas
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Compressed gas is present in many manufacturing shops. It can be a dangerous tool if not used and stored correctly.
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Computerized Numeric Control
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Machining and CNC machining all have the inherent dangers associated with rapidly moving parts, sharp edges, and projectile objects. You can mitigate and minimize many of these dangers.
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Confined Space
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Each year many people are seriously injured or die as a result of exposure to hazards in confined spaces. These hazards can be controlled with preventative actions. Learn how.
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Defensive Driving
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The National Safety Council’s Defensive Driving Course (DDC4) trains drivers to avoid collisions and promotes an attitude of mutual understanding, courtesy and cooperation on the road.
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Education and Training
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Training workers on safe practices is mandatory for all employers. Investing in training early can save money and lives.
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Emergency Exit
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Learn about emergency exits in your facility. It can save your life and those around you.
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Emergency Eye Wash
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American National Standard Institute (ANSI) has established minimum performance and use requirements for eyewash and shower equipment (ANSI-Z358.1-1998) for emergency treatment of exposure to injurious materials.
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Emergency Preparedness
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Disasters can strike without warning. Handling disasters effectively is directly related to “Preparedness”. The better prepared, the less loss of property and perhaps lives. Be prepared for the worst.
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ERGO Back Belts
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Assessing Back Belts in the workplace to determine if they are beneficial to avoid worker’s back injuries.
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ERGO Driving Posture
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Learn 8 steps to ensure proper driving posture.
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ERGO Dual Monitors
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Review suggestions for working in comfort with dual computer monitors.
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ERGO Gait Transfer Belt
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Review 5 tips for safe use of a gait/transfer belt.
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ERGO Glare Monitors
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Review tips for reducing glare on computer screens and monitors.
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ERGO Golfers Lift
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Review golfer’s lift tips for the material handler.
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ERGO Hand Truck Tips
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Review ergonomic tips for standard two-wheeled hand truck use.
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ERGO Keyboarding
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Learn how to keyboard safely.
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ERGO Mouse Style
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Learn 8 ways to mouse with style and comfort.
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ERGO Office Checklist
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Review your workstation for ergonomic risks.
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ERGO Office Worker
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Learn the ergonomic benefits of selecting and designing a proper workstyle.
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ERGO Power Lift
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Power lift tips for the material handler.
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ERGO Single Monitor
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9 ergonomic tips for using many types of single monitors.
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ERGO Sit or Stand
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To sit or to stand when you work – that is the question.
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ERGO Sitting
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Review ergonomic tips for sitting comfortably.
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ERGO Snow Shoveling
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7 Tips for Shoveling Snow
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ERGO Telecommuting Safety
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Safety considerations, benefits, disadvantages, policies, and practices for telecommuting.
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ERGO TriPod
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Review tri-pod lift tips for the material handler.
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ERGO Wrist Bulletin
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Review ergonomic tips for keyboard palm rest use.
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Extension Cord Safety
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Improper use of extension cords is a violation of both OSHA and Federal Regulations and the National Fire Protection codes. Learn how to use extension cords properly.
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Eye Protection
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In the United States, there are approximately 1,000 work-related eye injuries per day. U.S. Department of Labor has determined that eye injuries cost more than $300 million per year in lost production time, medical expenses, and workers’ compensation.
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Fall Protection
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Plan ahead and implement a Personal Fall Arrest System to protect workers and prevent injuries from falls.
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Fire Extinguisher Safety
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Federal and state regulations require fire extinguishers be placed throughout a workplace. Extinguishers are required to have monthly visual inspections by someone in your company and a yearly inspection by a qualified inspector.
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First Aid and CPR
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OSHA recommends (not requires) every workplace include one or more employees trained/certified in first aid, including CPR. What training is required? Bloodborne pathogens issues and what items should be contained in your first aid kit.
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Flammable Storage
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Learn about storing and handling of flammable/combustible liquids. There are two primary hazards associated with flammable/combustible liquids are explosion and fire. Safe handling/storage requires approved equipment/practices per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.106 /compliance NFP.
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Flood Safety
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Recognizing hazards and using the procedures and precautions in the state and federal resources will help to keep you, your family and your employees safe and healthy while cleaning up after disasters that involve flooding.
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Fluorescent Bulb Safety
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Proper clean up procedures will protect workers who might otherwise be exposed to small amounts of metallic mercury from
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Food Delivery Safety
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Read delivery safety tips for business owners and drivers.
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Food Service Safety
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Review restaurant safety tips for preventing slips and falls, spraigns and strains, lacerations. Also includes information on Life Safety as well as evacuation and prevention checklists.
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Forklift Safety
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Forklifts, also known as powered industrial trucks or lift trucks, perform valuable functions in most industrial/warehouse operations to perform jobs that would be difficult/impossible to do without them. Safety must play a central role in all forklift operations.
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Globally Harmonized System
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A review of the Globally Harmonized System, an international approach to hazard communication providing agreed criteria for classification of chemical hazards and a standardized approach to label elements and safety data sheets.
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Hazardous Communication
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Each day millions of workers are potentially exposed to any number of chemical hazard causing serious health problems or even death. All workers need to be trained to recognize potential chemical hazards and use proper protective equipment and protocols.
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Hazardous Liquids
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Common liquids can sometimes be very dangerous….not just because of the risk of explosion. Prevention begins with understanding the risks of certain liquids and how they pose a threat to an employee’s health or safety.
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Hearing Conversation Awareness
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Noise is a pervasive occupational health hazard. If ignored, elevated noise exposure can cause serious and even permanent hearing loss. Take the steps to understand if a hearing conservation program is needed in your facility.
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Hurricane Planning Guide
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Keep your workers safe with hurricane preparedness.
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Indium Safety Alert
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Employers may be unaware of the potential hazards of indium, which is highly toxic.
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Indoor Air Quality
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Review strategy & controls to minimize indoor air pollutants.
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Job Safety Analysis
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Job Safety Analysis (JSA) is an important feature of your overall safety program. Learn how to identify potential hazards.
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Knife Safety Manual
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Learn proper use of food cutting utensils.
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Ladder Safety
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Working with and around ladders can be dangerous for you and co-workers. Inspect the quality and positioning of your ladders to avoid costly accidents.
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Ladder Selection
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Landscaping Safety Tips
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Be careful when operating power lawn mowers and string trimmers. They are culprits in many landscaping injuries.
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Lifting Techniques Poster for the Material Handler
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Employee guide includes instructions for proper stretching, lifting, and handling of materials. Also available in Spanish.
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LockOut TagOut
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Dozens of workers are seriously injured each year by failure to properly de-energize equipment before routine maintenance. Implementing a Lock-Out Tag-Out program is a critical safety requirement.
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Machine Guarding
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Machine guarding was the #1 OSHA violation in RI between Sept 2004 – Sept 2005 and Beacon insureds filed approx 1,200 related claims incurring over $11 million in costs. Any machine part, function, or process which may cause injury must be safeguarded.
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Mold Prevention
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Mold has recently become a more prevalent health and safety issue. There is currently no safety standard, but steps are available to prevent mold in your workplace.
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New Hire Orientation
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Provide appropriate health-safety training to employees who have received a permanent or temporary transfer to a new job or to another department. Orientation safety training will meet certain requirements of OSHA’s Occupational Health and Safety Act.
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OSHA Annual Training Inspection Requirements
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OSHA Regulations, Annual and Periodic Requirements
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OSHA General Industry
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Review OSHA 10-Hour Safety Standards for General Industry. This informational alert is designed for safety managers, supervisors, safety committee members and any employee charged with worksite safety. Training is conducted by authorized General Industry Outreach Trainer.
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OSHA Recordkeeping Rules
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The recordkeeping rule improves employee involvement, calls for greater employee privacy protection, creates simpler forms, provides clearer regulatory reqs and allows employers flexibility to use computers to meet OSHA regulatory reqs.
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Personal Protective Equipment PPE
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Many injuries in the workplace can be prevented by the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Find out employer and employee responsibilities in this important Safety Alert.
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Pneumatic Nail Staple Gun Safety
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General guidelines for Pneumatic Nail and Staple Gun Safety as well as advantages and cautions on trigger selection.
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Poisonous Plants
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Protect yourself from poisonous plants – Worker exposure, skin-contact symptoms and first aid.
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Powered Industrial Trucks
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There are many forklift-related injuries. Download this safety alert to learn how these accidents happen, the accident statistics, most common lift truck accidents, training requirements and safety tips to avoid lift truck injuries.
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Respirator Protection
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Employers who require the use of respiratory protection devices by employees are required by OSHA to develop a written Respiratory Protection Program. The program must contain those elements identified in OSHA’s Respiratory Protection Standard, 1910.
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Safety Committee
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A safety committee should be the foundation of your safety program. Learn the benefits and basics of setting up a safety committee at your company.
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Safety Committee Guide
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This guide will help you develop and manage a Safety Committee to promote safety and health in the workplace.
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Scaffolding Safety
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The competent person holds the key. This Safety Alert includes the “tagging system”, “electrical hazards” and a scaffolding safety checklist.
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Skin Cancer
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Review simple steps to reduce your risk for skin cancer.
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Slicer Safety Manual
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Learn proper use of kitchen cutting tools.
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Slicer Safety Poster
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Learn proper use of kitchen cutting tools.
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Small Business Safety Checklist
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Steps to prepare and prevent accidents at your worksite locations.
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Snow Blower Safety
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Most snow blower injuries could have been prevented. Follow these safety rules to avoid injury.
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Snow Plow Safety
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Review snow plow operations and safety tips, and defensive driving pointers.
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Snow Removal From Roofs
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Guidelines to help ensure that proper controls are in place to help minimize the risks associated with working on snow-covered roofs.
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Stretch for Safety Overview
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Program Information about the Three Levels of Stretching
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Temporary Workers
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Responsibilities of the Host Employer
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Severe Weather Planning
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Keep your workers safe with tornado and severe weather preparedness.
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Trenches Excavation Safety
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Trenches can be a serious safety hazard resulting in severe injury or even death. Learn the proper excavation techniques and safety precautions.
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Violence in the Workplace
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Learn about the second most common cause of workplace fatalities, its warning signs and how it can be prevented.
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Violence in the Workplace Active Shooter Poster
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Print the Active Shooter poster on Legal paper (8.5″x14″).
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Winter Driving Techniques
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It is important to prepare adequately for the slipping and sliding associated with winter driving. Learn important tips on how to prepare both your car and your winter driving techniques in this special Winter Safety Alert.
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Winter Slip and Fall – EMPLOYER
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As we endure another New England winter, Beacon urges all employers to be proactive in preventing harmful winter slip-and-fall accidents.
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Winter Slip and Fall Prevention – EMPLOYEE
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Every employee should take responsibility for their own health and safety. This winter, be prepared to take extra caution in preventing slip and fall injuries at work.
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Winter Weather Guide
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Be prepared before winter weather strikes.
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Working Under a Lifted Load
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Working with lifted loads requires planning of load movement and proper safety precautions.
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