Good Hygiene Can Keep You Healthy Good personal hygiene is an important part of workplace safety, particularly when employees work with chemicals, oils, fuels, dusts, paints, solvents, biological contaminants, or other...
Chemical Hazards – Composite Safety Composite manufacturing and repair can expose employees to hazardous chemicals, vapors, fibers, dust, and particulates. Common materials include resins, catalysts or hardeners, fiberglass, carbon fiber, aramid...
Chemical Hazards Hazardous Materials Identification System Hazardous chemical labels provide important information about workplace chemical hazards. Employees must understand the labeling system used at their workplace and know how to obtain more...
Hazards of Solvents Solvents are commonly used in paints, coatings, thinners, degreasers, cleaners, adhesives, mastics, and many other workplace products. Although solvents are useful, many can create serious health, fire, and...
A review of the Hazard Communication Standard Hazard Communication – Understanding Chemical Hazards The purpose of a Hazard Communication Program is to ensure employees understand the hazards of chemicals they may...
Painter Safety – Working Safely at Heights and Around Paint Hazards Painter safety requires controlling the many hazards associated with interior and exterior painting. Painters frequently work from ladders and scaffolds,...
Painter Safety – Chemical and Coating Hazards Painter safety requires understanding the hazards associated with paints, coatings, solvents, primers, thinners, and other chemicals used during surface preparation and finishing. Painters may...
Emergency Eyewash and Safety Showers Emergency eyewash stations and safety showers provide immediate flushing when employees are exposed to corrosive or other hazardous materials that can injure the eyes or body....
PPE – Picking the Proper Gloves Your hands are among your most important tools, but they are also frequently exposed to workplace hazards. Cuts, punctures, burns, chemical exposure, abrasions, and other...
Lead Safety - Working Safely With Lead Lead is a toxic metal that can cause serious health problems when it enters the body. Construction workers may encounter lead when disturbing lead-containing...