tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807817570678596652024-03-06T12:02:16.639-08:00When you have your HEALTH, you have EVERYTHING.Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10745112748028447035noreply@blogger.comBlogger113125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780781757067859665.post-25774135875118707622015-11-30T13:02:00.000-08:002015-11-30T13:02:04.282-08:00Organization: The Critical KEY to Safety<div class="MsoNormal">
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always be one of the main points of day to day operations of a business. All businesses are different and safety
precautions can change drastically between them. One of the things that is always needed in
any business in the regards of keeping employees safe is organization.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Organization is something very simple, but often
overlooked. Organization can span almost
every aspect of a safe workplace. It can
be involved with emergency procedures, material safety data sheets, safety
equipment, first aid supplies, and many more.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">In the event of an emergency procedure, such as a
tornado, fire, or gas leak, it is important for everyone to know where to go in
each scenario and get there safely. The
company or building should have designated areas and that all employees know
where to go in an orderly fashion. Test
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anything that involves safety data sheets (SDS) it is important and required by
law to have them in an area that is easily accessible to be read in the event
of a spill or other exposure. Staying
organized and knowing what you are working with and quickly being able to find
the information needed could be the difference in the severity of injury or
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">A lot of companies may use machinery, chemicals, or
electronics that have safety equipment associated with them. As a company it is necessary to keep this
equipment well organized, such as size and for what it is used for. When employees are searching for the right
safety equipment it is extremely nice to see them in an orderly fashion and
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event that something more severe happens, having a well-organized first aid
cabinet or kit could be the difference in life or death. When you are in a hurry to get what you need
to help someone or even get a Band-Aid for yourself opening a well-organized
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">There are many reasons to be organized. Getting organized can be as simple as having
training sections for certain events, labeling supplies, and having someone in
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Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10745112748028447035noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780781757067859665.post-21075741441184865972015-11-23T13:13:00.001-08:002015-11-24T10:50:26.326-08:00Avoid The BLACK Friday Injury BLUES<div class="s2" style="line-height: 21.600000381469727px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
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<span style="line-height: 21.600000381469727px; padding-left: 36px;"></span><span class="s2" style="line-height: 21.600000381469727px;">Usually shoppers don’t brave Black Friday alone. They usually go in groups. When you are in a group make sure to have a plan if you are splitting up</span><span class="s2" style="line-height: 21.600000381469727px;"> or accidentally get split up,</span><span class="s2" style="line-height: 21.600000381469727px;"> as phones might not be as reliable in the crowded shopping centers. Setting a meeting place at a certain time before hand is a very good idea so </span><span class="s2" style="line-height: 21.600000381469727px;">everyone can get back together</span><span class="s2" style="line-height: 21.600000381469727px;">. This is especially important </span><span class="s2" style="line-height: 21.600000381469727px;">if younger kids are going to be shopping with</span><span class="s2" style="line-height: 21.600000381469727px;"> you. </span><span class="s2" style="line-height: 21.600000381469727px;">Another helpful hint is memorizing</span><span class="s2" style="line-height: 21.600000381469727px;"> what your group members are wearing so you can identify them easier from a distance. </span></div>
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Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10745112748028447035noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780781757067859665.post-85617170780551421762015-11-02T12:11:00.000-08:002015-11-02T12:11:40.884-08:00Winter Travel Safety<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;">
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brisk cool breeze in the air, it can only mean one thing: winter is upon us!
Now although us in North Dakota are aware of many conditions that winter
brings, it is always good to review winter travel safety around this time of
the year no matter where one lives. The Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) states the three P’s of safe winter driving are <u>preparing</u>
for the trip; <u>protecting</u> yourself; and <u>preventing</u> crashes on the
road! These are important to keep in mind before taking off on any trip during
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">When it comes to this time of the
year, it is always a good idea to get your car serviced or checked out for any
needed repairs. Some other good things to check for are the battery, tire
thread and pressure, and windshield wipers. Another thing to keep your windows
clear during the winter months is to replace your windshield wiper fluid with
no-freeze fluid for the winter months, and be sure to check the antifreeze
levels as well so that the vehicle is all set for the cold weather.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">It is also a good idea to have on
hand a variety of items if one becomes stranded, i.e. flashlight (with extra
batteries), jumper cables, battery powered radio, blankets or sleeping bags,
first aid kit, shovel, tow rope, food and water to name a few.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If the vehicle has come to a stop or
the car is stalled, stay in the car do not overexert yourself. Also, one can
put bright markers on antenna or windows. If one needs to start the car to stay
warm, make sure the exhaust is cleared and run it just enough to retain warmth,
not in excess in an open well ventilated area.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">As always, make sure to buckle up
yourself and others (including proper use of child safety seats). It is also
good practice to never place a rear facing infant seat in front of an air bag,
and to make sure children 12 and under are in the back seat, especially during
winter travel.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">In winter conditions, slow down and
make sure to increase distances between cars. This is especially important as
stopping distances can increase greatly in wintery conditions where ice can be
present and cause a danger. Always keep your eyes on the road for pedestrians
walking. Make sure to get plenty of rest before the trip and rotate drivers if
at all possible every couple of hours. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Winter
driving can be very dangerous, as storms can strike with very little or no
warning in advance. However, by refreshing yourself with some of these “cool”
tips that OSHA provides, they can help make your trips much safer and hopefully
prevent motor vehicle injuries due to winter storms! </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Thank you for your
time and attention. Let’s make it safe this Monday.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Kolton Larson <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Demand Generation Specialist, </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;"><a href="http://www.liftnbuddy.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Lift’n Buddy</span></a></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">, a Southworth Company</span>Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10745112748028447035noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780781757067859665.post-83745435042295003522015-10-12T05:17:00.002-07:002015-10-12T05:17:36.267-07:00'Tis The Season; FLU SEASON<div class="MsoNormal">
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I’m writing this I look out the window and can’t help but notice the leaves
changing color on the trees from the lush green of summer to the orange,
yellow, and brown of fall. The trees
themselves are looking a lot more bare than normal as the leaves quickly vanish
from their branches and get blown around by that cool fall breeze. We all know this season all too well up north. It comes with colder weather, warmer clothes,
and those pumpkin spice drinks that everyone seems to like. This season also marks the start of the cold
and flu </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">season.</span></div>
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of the main reasons the cold and flu spread so much this time of year is that
we are spending much more time inside with others. So what can you do to protect yourself
against the flu? According to the
Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) there are six easy things that
can help prevent the spread of the flu virus.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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is pretty simple; just keep your distance from someone who may be sick. If you yourself are sick, be respectful
toward others and kindly avoid getting to close or touching them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">This
is an expansion of tip number one. When
you can feel yourself coming down with the flu, take some time off or stay home
from school. Your co-workers or
classmates will really appreciate it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">I
don’t see this as often as I should, but when you have to sneeze or cough, try
to use a tissue or at least use your inner elbow. Do not use your hands to cover your cough,
which will only help spread the flu. <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">This
is a big one and probably the one you hear about the most. During cold and flu season and in general,
good hand washing practices will help prevent you from getting sick as well as
help prevent others from getting sick.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">When
you come into contact with the flu virus it is usually through touching
something with your hands. You can
become sick when your hand touches something that allows the virus to get
inside you, such as your eyes, nose or mouth.
So along with handwashing avoiding touching these areas will greatly
reduce your chances of getting the flu.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">This
tip is pretty broad, but all things stated here will help keep you healthy this
winter. Clean and disinfect commonly
touched surfaces, be active, get plenty of sleep, manage your stress, drink
plenty of water, and eat right.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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CDC also mentions getting a flu shot.
There is no way of knowing how helpful it will be as the flu virus is
constantly mutating, but if it could save you from feeling miserable for a few
days it might be worth the time, effort and money to get one. Stay healthy this winter and as always make
it a safe Monday!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px;">Demand Generation Specialist, <a href="http://www.liftnbuddy.com/" style="color: #771000; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Lift’n Buddy</span></a>, a Southworth Company</span></div>
Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10745112748028447035noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780781757067859665.post-56348998992611636692015-10-05T09:31:00.000-07:002015-10-05T09:32:10.238-07:00Exercise In The Workplace<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; tab-stops: 110.65pt;">
<b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; line-height: 17.0775px;"><span style="color: #7f7f7f; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">MAKE-IT-SAFE-MONDAY</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.5pt;">With the advancement in technology that our
generation has been subject to, it is easy to see how our lives have grown into
a more “comfortable” way of life. Processes and tasks that once required
physical work and time have been made easier and can be completed with the
touch of a finger, literally! Although convenient and efficient, this newfound
lifestyle is taking a toll on health problems as the number of office workers
grows. By having opportunities available at work, it can lead to greater health
in all employees, increase job performance and also save significant health
care costs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.5pt;">Exercise is important as it has multiple
benefits on not only our physical side but mental as well. The Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC) states that physical programs:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.5pt;">Reduce feelings of
depression<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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cardiovascular disease (high blood pressure, cholesterol, stroke, and type 2
diabetes)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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addition, physical activity can lift one’s mood naturally as studies have
proven that exercise can relieve anxiety and depression, boost energy, and
promote a greater sense of well being. An employer may not have any idea where
to begin when implementing a workplace physical activity program. Luckily, the
American Council on Exercise (ACE) provides steps on how to get the ball
rolling on promoting physical activity at work:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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workplace walkability assessment to ensure a safe and pleasant environment for
walking.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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bicycle storage and showers for employees who actively commute.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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flexible scheduling where feasible —making it easier for employees to carve out
time for exercise while juggling work and home responsibilities.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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more appealing with paint, artwork, and motivational signage.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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corporate discount with local gyms; low-cost gym membership benefits are
sometimes available through medical benefit vendors.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; padding: 0in;">Encourage workers</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">to take brief,
2-3 minute fitness breaks throughout the day for brisk walking, stretching, or
stair climbing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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reduced-cost pedometers to employees. Run a simple steps-per-week team
competition to drum up peer support for increasing daily steps. No money?
Invite your health benefit vendors or local businesses to sponsor this purchase
in exchange for co-branding.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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promote employee participation in community events like 5K or 10K runs,
basketball leagues, or charity walk-a-thons.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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lunchtime walking, running, bicycling, or yoga groups.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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walking 1:1 meetings.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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or pacing vs. sitting at long meetings an acceptable option.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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workers to be active at their workstations as much as possible — by stretching,
standing while on the phone or pumping out a few desk pushups while viewing a
web conference.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">ACE further states, “<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">Businesses already have a significant investment in
each worker in terms of hiring, training, compensation, and benefits
packages. Driving a culture of physical activity helps protect that
investment — and maximize the returns in cost savings, cost avoidance,
productivity and human capital.” </span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">This is extremely true, and by implementing a standard of
physical activity into your workplace, it will help boost </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">employee morale, productivity, and not to mention… health!
Consider implementing a workplace physical activity program in your business
today, and see all the benefits that it has to offer!</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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safe this Monday.</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Larson <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Demand Generation Specialist, </span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><a href="http://www.liftnbuddy.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Lift’n Buddy</span></a></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">, a Southworth Company</span>Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10745112748028447035noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780781757067859665.post-40632099769407661152015-09-28T04:23:00.001-07:002015-09-28T04:23:42.737-07:00PPE: The POWER of Personal Protective Equipment<b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; line-height: 17.0775px;"><span style="color: #7f7f7f; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">MAKE-IT-SAFE-MONDAY</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">In
the hierarchy of safety precautions in the workplace, personal protective
equipment is your last line of defense to protect against potential
injury. Although there are four other
more effective guidelines to follow, elimination, substitution, engineer
controls, and administrative controls, personal protective equipment is still
very important after all those other precautions are taken as well as possible.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Personal
protective equipment or PPE for short is anything that you add or wear on your
person to provide a last line of defense to prevent injury. Depending on your work environment personal
protective equipment may be used to protect against physical hazards, heat,
cold, electrical arcs, airborne toxins, light, radiation, or others. No matter the application PPE is very
important to wear to keep you safe.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The
most common types of personal protective equipment are items such as safety
glasses, ear plugs, steel toed boots, gloves, hard hats, and masks. It is necessary for employers to provide
their employees with these items or anything other PPE items. Not only is it important to provide these
items, it is also important to stress and require everyone to wear them when
interacting with potentially dangerous equipment or dangerous environments. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">While
working my summer internship my employer has strict guidelines in place about
personal protective equipment. Anyone on
the shop floor had to be wearing steel toes, long pants, and safety
glasses. Everyone held everyone else
responsible too, meaning if you saw someone not using their PPE you confronted
them nicely and reminded them to put it back on if they happened to forget. With this combination of employer and employee
responsibility to wear your PPE lead to everyone staying safe and uninjured. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Personal
protective equipment may be something that is slightly annoying or not as
comfortable as not wearing it, but if you are ever in a situation where you
avoided injury because of your PPE, you will be very thankful you had it
on. These situations can come out of
nowhere, something falling on your head or foot, shrapnel hitting your eye, or
a loud noise, that is why it is always important to have your PPE on and be
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Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10745112748028447035noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780781757067859665.post-26183187584568466912015-07-13T09:01:00.003-07:002015-07-13T09:01:46.899-07:00Power Line Safety & Awareness<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: left;">
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is no question that electricity powers the world around us. It provides energy
for our lights, televisions, a wide range of tools, and even our cars to name a
few! These are things that we commonly take for granted and may become blind to
the dangers of electricity over time. With so many people and workers outdoors,
not fully understanding the dangers of high voltage power lines or failing to
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year, fifty-five constructions workers are killed by electrocutions from
overhead and underground power lines according to the Electronic Library of
Construction Occupational Safety & Health (ELCOSH). This doesn’t include
the hundreds of others that are injured across other industries or in the
general public. They go further and state that the average claim cost for power
line electrocutions is well over $550,000. It is crucial to be aware of power
lines and the dangers associated with them in order to prevent serious injury
(and cost) to yourself and others!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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greatest danger is when one comes in contact with an overhead power line, the
ones that run through the neighborhoods as well as the jobsites that we work
at. There is a common belief that power lines don’t carry enough power to hurt
oneself or that they are insulated. However, power lines do carry enough energy
to kill and are NOT insulated any more than for weather protection. If one
touches the line, coated or not, there is a serious risk for death or serious
injury. Also, a significant amount of injuries occur on the jobsite when heavy
machinery (cranes, drilling rigs, backhoes, etc.) comes into contact with a
power line. The most effective way to prevent this from happening is to inspect
the job site for the power lines and surroundings before utilizing any
machinery, and making sure all operators are at a safe working clearance and
constantly aware of their surroundings.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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many people prepare for spring work this time of the year, it is also important
to be aware of the common dangers within neighborhoods. The biggest thing
before starting any work or anything is to “LOOK UP!” It is crucial to always
be aware of power line locations when using long metal equipment such as tree
trimmers and ladders. Always lower the equipment before moving it and try your
best to carry them horizontally. Never go up on the roof when the weather is
not stable, and always use caution when installing TV dishes, cleaning gutters,
repairs, etc. If there is a need to trim trees near power lines, call a
professional tree trimmer as they are trained in power line safety and will
keep you out of risk. Also, before performing any digging it is advised to call
the local underground utility locator as it can save you from serious harm and
the service is free!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Another one of the big myths in regards to power line safety is
during vehicle crashes when the vehicle comes in contact with the power lines.
The common belief is to escape from the danger, however, it is important to
STAY in the car and call for help. If one must escape from the car due to a
fire or other risks, jump clear away from the vehicle and never come in contact
with the ground while still being with in contact with the car as this is where
electrocution can occur. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you witness someone that is in danger after coming in contact
with a power line, do not leave your vehicle to approach the accident until
after the utility company has turned off the power once you call for help. It
is important that you wait for trained assistance to arrive, or you could
become an additional victim in need of rescue! Remember, before starting any
outdoors work this spring, “LOOK UP!” to be aware, and not a victim.</span><span style="color: #062544; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10745112748028447035noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780781757067859665.post-91690282065195271182015-06-29T06:31:00.002-07:002015-06-29T06:31:51.300-07:00Reduce Material Handling Injuries...NOW!<b style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 18px; text-align: center; text-transform: uppercase;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">MAKE-IT-SAFE MONDAY</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Material handling injuries are very common among
construction workers and other workers that have to do similar physical
work. Back, hip, and shoulder injuries
are commonly associated with workers that have to handle materials. The job the workers do needs to be done, but
immediate and long term safety are very important to keep in mind while
working. Proper lifting and carrying
procedures will help dramatically with reducing injuries in the long term while
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Workers that have to lift heavy objects, awkwardly shaped
objects, or repetitively lift objects are at higher risk for injury. Many construction workers have to move and
carry materials such as concrete blocks, lumber, sheetrock, cement mixes,
shingles and many other things.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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when handling materials. The back can be
injured when lifting or carrying items.
It is important to bend at your knees and lift with your legs when
handling materials that are heavy. When
lifting things like long wooden boards or sheets of metal or sheetrock using a
partner is highly advised. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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may be injured. This is due to them
holding things above their heads like boards or sheetrock when fastening them
to the ceiling or toward the top of the wall.
Shoulders can also be injured when you are moving heavy objects with one
arm repeatedly, for example laying concreate blocks. When workers lay concreate blocks they
usually grab the blocks off the ground and lift them with one hand to the
desired location. That doesn’t seem like
a problem, but doing it over and over could strain the muscles that make up your
shoulder. To reduce shoulder injuries involving lifting materials over your
head, a lift is advised so you don’t have to hold it and fasten it at the same
time. To reduce shoulder injuries when laying
brick or other similar jobs that require repetitive shoulder movements it is
suggested that you place materials close to where you will be using them so you
don’t have to move too far or spin around to grab them. You can also have the materials lifted up on
a table or an automated lift so the workers don’t have to bend down all the
time. It is also important to take a short break every once in a while to rest
the joints and muscles. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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higher locations such as onto roofs while using a ladder or lifts. When you are climbing ladders don’t carry
heaving things with you that could cause you to become off balance or cause you
not to have both hands on the ladder while climbing. Also, making sure the ladder is sturdy and
will not fall as you make your way up it.
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To help reduce some of the injuries above regular stretching
of legs, arms, neck, and back will help strengthen the muscles and lower the
risk for injury. There are many sites
that demonstrate stretching and other workouts to keep your muscles loose and
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Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10745112748028447035noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780781757067859665.post-27190290422126304872015-06-01T12:23:00.000-07:002015-06-01T12:36:41.404-07:00Dust & Fume Safety<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When it comes to proper ventilation in the workplace, it’s
important to address dust and fume safety. When it comes to industrial
ventilation equipment, it can be difficult to properly evaluate a dust
collector’s capabilities. It’s important to achieve high air-quality in the
workplace and there is a wide range of variables that you should consider when
purchasing a dust and fume collector. Today, let us focus on five specific
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nothing more than on site electricity and compressed air. Choosing a complete
package dust collector eliminates the need to coordinate a complex installation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For years, the best way to improve the performance of a dust
and fume collector was to hire an electrician to wire and install an add-on
control panel to automate specific functions. These days, companies are
designing ventilation equipment that comes equipped with an intuitive
electronic control panel to automate the entire process. When you’re purchasing
a new dust collector be sure to look for machines that start and stop
instantaneously as a welder or machine operator works.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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collector and how long it can perform before the efficiency starts decreasing. Some
collectors have advanced pulse-cleaning technology that utilizes a more highly
engineered filter mechanism to help increase peak efficiency for a longer
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last? Three months? A year? Will they be simple to replace when the time does
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a good reputation and customer service? You need to be confident that if
something does go wrong with your ventilation equipment that the manufacturer
will be cooperative and will help resolve the issue as quickly as
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 20.7900009155273px;">Demand Generation Specialist, </span><a href="http://www.liftnbuddy.com/" style="background-color: white; color: #771000; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 20.7900009155273px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Lift’n Buddy</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 20.7900009155273px;">, a Southworth Company</span></div>
Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10745112748028447035noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780781757067859665.post-48718511986869612362015-04-20T08:16:00.001-07:002015-04-20T08:16:41.424-07:00Prevention Workouts: Back Strength and Stretching<b style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 18px; text-align: center; text-transform: uppercase;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">MAKE-IT-SAFE MONDAY</span></b><br />
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Back injuries can be very devastating, not only for the person that is experiencing them, but also the company that employs the injured person. The person with a back injury is usually out from work and the company has to pay for the workers compensation if the injury happened while on the job. There are ways to help prevent back injuries on the job, but there are ways to help strengthen your back at home. Preventions workouts can be done at home every day to help stretch and strengthen your back to help prevent injuries.<br />
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There are some workouts and stretches that can help strengthen your back. The first one will start with you lying on your back with your knees bent and your feet on the floor. You will lift one knee toward your chest and pull it closer with both of your hands. Then switch legs and do the same thing. Finally, do both legs at the same time. Repeat this stretch two to three times. <br />
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Another stretch starts off in the same position as the last one. This time keep both of your knees and ankles together, and shoulders flat on the floor. Twist your back so that your right side of your right knee is touching the floor. Hold for ten seconds and then do the same thing for the left side. Switch sides for a three to five times. <br />
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This next stretch starts off in the same position as the last two. For this one keep your feet and shoulders flat on the floor with your knees together. Start by lifting your lower back while keeping your hips on the floor. Hold this for five seconds and go back to the original position. Next lift your hips off the floor as well as your lower back. Hold for five seconds and then return to the original position. Go through this cycle three to five times.<br />
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This next stretch will require a different starting position. Start with your hands and both of your knees on the floor. Have your body positioned so that your arms and legs are parallel to each other and are perpendicular to the floor. Once you are in this position start the stretch by arching your back up and hold for five seconds. Then curve your back downward and hold for five seconds. Keep your head looking at the floor and repeat the cycle three to five times.<br />
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Now sit in a chair that allows you sit up straight. An armless chair works best for this exercise. Sit up straight with your feet on the floor. Fold your right leg over your left and twist your back to the right. Hold this position for five seconds and then repeat for the left. Repeat this exercise three to five times.<br />
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To finish off your back exercises for the day continue sitting straight up in the chair. While maintaining good posture pull your shoulder blades together and hold for five seconds. Relax and then repeat three to five times.<br />
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After doing all those stretches your back should be loose and stronger. It is important to do them ideally once a day, but at least a few times a week. Make sure you are physically able to do some of the floor exercises before you try them. Doing these more often, and doing more repetitions when you are doing them, will only strengthen your back more. <br />
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Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10745112748028447035noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780781757067859665.post-33898045011403029942015-04-13T13:01:00.001-07:002015-04-13T13:01:42.548-07:00What is NIOSH?<div style="text-align: left;">
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in the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Today we are going to look at the difference
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On December 29<sup>th</sup>, 1970,
President Nixon created both NIOSH and OSHA under the Occupational Safety and
Health Act. According to OSHA.gov, its mission is to “assure safe and healthy
working conditions for both men and women by setting and enforcing standards
and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance." OSHA is
charged with creating and enforcing health and safety laws whereas NIOSH is
more focused on developing recommendations for health and safety standards and
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As seen on cdc.gov, NIOSH’s vision
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NIOSH is part of the Center for
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recommendations that NIOSH discover through their research. To learn more about
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Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10745112748028447035noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780781757067859665.post-82024078510054191052015-03-23T05:44:00.002-07:002015-03-23T05:44:25.139-07:00Aerial Lift Safety<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">According to the Electronic Library of Construction Occupational Safety and Health, every year an average of 26 constructor workers die while using aerial lifts. These fatalities most commonly occur from falls, electrocutions, or collapses / tip-overs. Around 70% of these fatalities occur while using boom lifts, while 25% occur while using scissor lifts. It’s important to realize what the potential dangers are while operating aerial lift equipment and to take the necessary precautions to minimize any potential risks. </span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8q3tJSQSm37JS44k_QUJwOTY3i19V_y4Ipg6RqPlKI80vGThG9ODwSg0ICWzOJA_MtRJ3mvJZbYZV5xpsJVwDV9PMJKg42ZZLgrzJWvcevj-hyXfwR9hr088FBaJhruGqkPi_4iLtRZd0/s1600/JLG.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8q3tJSQSm37JS44k_QUJwOTY3i19V_y4Ipg6RqPlKI80vGThG9ODwSg0ICWzOJA_MtRJ3mvJZbYZV5xpsJVwDV9PMJKg42ZZLgrzJWvcevj-hyXfwR9hr088FBaJhruGqkPi_4iLtRZd0/s1600/JLG.jpg" height="320" width="212" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There are some basic safety recommendations given by the Center for Construction Research and Training that are important to remember while operating aerial lifts. When working with or near electricity it’s important that you abide by the following guidelines:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Avoid any sudden movements while controlling the aerial lift to avoid accidental contact with live power lines.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A body belt shall be worn and attached to the basket while working in a lift. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The aerial lift truck shall not be moved when the lift is in an elevated position with workers in the basket. </span></li>
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Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10745112748028447035noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780781757067859665.post-82511476873356946412015-03-16T06:38:00.003-07:002015-03-16T06:38:53.494-07:00Heavy Lifting Techniques and Tips<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Improper lifting techniques may result in many health issues, but the most common is back related injuries. Back injuries can be extremely painful and once they occur, they can be hard to heal and leave long lasting effects. The best option is avoiding situations that could put unnecessary strain on your back. One way of doing that is using proper lifting techniques. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Another tip is to keep proper posture when lifting the object. Your posture starts when you bend down to initially get a hold of the object. When bending down it is important to bend with your knees and keep your back straight, when bending down and when actually lifting the object. Your legs have some of the strongest muscles in them. If you use these muscles rather than your back muscles it will take a huge amount of stress off your back. A tip when bending down is to keep your head up and looking forward. This will greatly help with keeping your back straight and forcing you to bend with your knees.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When lifting the object you have to make sure you have a solid grip on it in a position that will not hurt your hands. Also, lifting slowly helps you from jerking up and causing the object to slip away or causing harm to your back. If an object could cut or put undistributed pressure on your hands, it is best to use gloves with good grips to help protect them. There is also no shame in asking for help when lifting an object. Some things are just too much to handle for one person, just make sure your partner uses proper lifting techniques too. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When carrying the object it is important to move at a safe pace. Don’t run or move too quickly, this could result in dropping the object or tripping. When walking with the object try your best to hold it as closely as possible to you. This usually happens without even thinking about it, but when you do it, it keeps your center of balance closer to normal. When carrying, avoid twisting your torso. </span><br />
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the world toady, tobacco use is the cause of nearly 5 million deaths per year
according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Furthermore,
cigarette smoking is among the lead in preventable cause of death in the United
States, being held responsible for an estimated 438,000 deaths per year, or
roughly one out of every five deaths. Tobacco use can also lead to a long list
of complicated diseases, including: cardiovascular and cerebrovascular
diseases, multiple cancers, emphysema, and bronchitis. Second-hand smoke is
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In
addition to the negative side effects of tobacco use, the estimated costs of
smoking-related medical expenses and loss of productivity are well over $167
billion annually (CDC). Employers experience a significant share in this
overall cost as well. A recent analysis performed by <i>Tobacco Control</i> found that employees who smoke cost an employer
$5,816 more than a non-smoking employee. They further state this is due to
increased absenteeism, loss of productivity related to nicotine addiction,
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is where implementing a tobacco-free workplace policy comes into play. There
exists a long list of benefits that can be associated to a tobacco-free
workplace. The Capital District Tobacco
Free Coalition (CDTFC) lists the benefits in their article titled, “Good Health
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effects of secondhand smoke exposure.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b style="line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Lowers absenteeism due to
smoking-related illnesses. </span></b><span style="line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;">People
who smoke, on average, miss 6.2 days of work per year due to sickness compared
to nonsmokers, who miss 3.9 days of work per year.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b style="line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Increases worker productivity</span></b><span style="line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;">. Lost production time estimates for
workers who report smoking or at least one pack of cigarettes per day were 75%
higher than for nonsmoking employees or for employees who had previously quit.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b style="line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">May reduce direct healthcare costs</span></b><span style="line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;">.<b> </b>Employees exposed to secondhand smoke on the job are 12% to 19%
more likely to get lung cancer. Exposure to secondhand smoke increases the risk
of heart attack by 25% to 35%.</span></span></li>
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also list extra benefits to tobacco free workplace policies such as reducing
the risk of fires, reducing maintenance costs by eliminating litter, increase
the number of smokers who are motivated to quit and promotes consistency and
equity in how smoking and non-smoking employees are treated.</span></span><br />
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you are interested in making your workplace tobacco-free, or are just simply
interested in learning more about workplace tobacco policies, please contact
the CDTFC at 518-459-2388 or at </span><a href="http://www.smokefreecapital.org/"><span style="line-height: 115%;">www.SmokeFreeCapital.org</span></a><span style="line-height: 115%;">. Together, they will help your
business reach your tobacco-free policy goals by providing sample policies,
sample employee outreach materials, FAQs, and so much more. By implementing
workplace tobacco policies, you can put thousands of dollars back into your
business and improve the lives of your employees.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Generation Specialist, </span><a href="http://www.liftnbuddy.com/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Lift’n Buddy</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">, a Southworth Company</span>Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10745112748028447035noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780781757067859665.post-86601736385261060322015-03-02T06:50:00.005-08:002015-03-02T06:54:20.055-08:00Chemical Spills<div style="text-align: center;">
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Keeping reagent chemical containers sealed or closed at all times, except when removing contents.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While it’s important to have the proper training in place to prevent chemical spills, it’s also important to have the training to know how to react if a spill occurs. If a spill does occur, the first step you should take is identifying if the clean up is something you’re qualified to handle. If the chemical spill is too large for you to handle or if it involves more than 500ml of any hazardous material, call for assistance immediately. If the chemical spill is a danger to personnel or involves any sort of toxic chemical, contact the appropriate emergency personnel immediately. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">However, if the chemical spill is minor you can appropriately clean up the spill yourself, assuming that you have the proper training and have access to the appropriate equipment. The type of clean up required is dependent on the type of chemical spill that occurs. The following steps are the most commonly used in the occurrence of a chemical spill:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Spread a chemical spill powder over the spill. Start by pouring the powder around the edges of the spill and work your way to the center of the spill while making sure there is no free liquid.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Once the liquid has been completely absorbed by the powder: Use a scoop to pick up the powder and to place the powder into an appropriate waste disposal bag.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Provide conflict management training. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Have clear and strict consequences for harassment complaints. </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Depending on where you are this winter you have experienced anywhere from hardly any snow to getting snowed in completely. No matter where you find yourself on that scale it is always good to know the proper shoveling technique so you don’t wreck your back and end up hurt and snowed in. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The first step to shoveling safely, without injuring your back, is having the right shovel. There are ergonomic snow shovels that can help take some effort out of shoveling. Certain kinds of shovels are needed for different tasks. The task that will more than likely be the main cause of back pain is lifting the snow to throw it out of the way. The best shovels for this are the ones with a sturdy handle and scoop. Flimsy shovels will cause a lot more issues than they solve. As you pick out a sturdy shovel you also have to consider the weight of the shovel and especially the scoop. The metal scoop shovels are nice and sturdy, but the extra weight may result in back injury. They make shovels with bent and curved handles. They both take some of the weight off your lower back, but the curved ones are better than the bent ones for tossing the snow because they take some pressure off your wrists too.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Another way to prevent injuries is to stay warm when shoveling and be warm before you go out into the cold. Warm and flexible muscles will help reduce the risk of injury compared to tight and cold muscles. It is a good idea to walk around, stretch, and limber up your arms, legs, and back before going out. Jumping jacks, a brisk walk, or marching in place can help with this.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Another way to save your back is to use proper lifting techniques when scooping the snow. Bend at the knees when lifting the shovel full of snow. The further down the handle you grab with your second hand will help with the weight of the snow, but you don’t want to have your arms uncomfortably far apart. Tossing the snow can cause a problem if not done safely. Try to walk the snow somewhere else and drop it rather than tossing it if possible, when you do have to toss the snow pivot with your whole body rather than just your back. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A final thing to help keep you from injury would be to pace yourself. You don’t win any medals for finishing your sidewalk or driveway first. Moving smaller, manageable amounts of snow is better than trying to move big, strenuous scoopfuls. If the snow is really deep, take if in a few loads by removing a few inches off the top before take a big scoop from the bottom.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A quick recap on staying safe this winter and many winters to come is using a light sturdy shovel, limbering up before braving the cold snow, bend with your knees and twist with your whole body, use good boots and gloves, and pace yourself. If you follow these guidelines your back will thank you and you’ll be able to shovel your way out of whatever Mother Nature will throw at us.</span><br />
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Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10745112748028447035noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780781757067859665.post-48606466298882796092015-02-09T06:16:00.003-08:002015-02-09T06:17:20.733-08:00Arc Flash <div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Arc flashes commonly take place when strong, high-amperage currents travel, or “arc”, through the air. This most commonly occurs when high voltage differences exist across a space between the conductors or ground. Many things can cause this flash including: buildup of dust or corrosion, dropping tools, accidental touching, and material failure to name a few. The flash results in extremely bright lights, serious burns, deafening sound blasts (~140 dB – loud as a gun), blast-forces (~2,000 lbs. / sq. ft), heat energy (up to 35,000 degrees F) l, and high-energy shrapnel (often molten metal) that is capable of vaporizing nearby materials, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Clearly shown, due to the dangerous nature of an arc flash the injuries are serious, and can even result in death. The National Fire Protection Association states that between five and 10 arc flash incidents occur every day on the job in the United States alone. These injuries can change a worker’s life forever – if they are lucky enough to survive! As expected, these injuries can place a large financial burden upon a workplace as well due to the cost of downtime, equipment replacement, and medical care / legal fees that can add to an upwards of a couple million dollars.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Although this may be a scare to many, the good news is that it can be prevented. The Safety & Health Assessment & Research for Prevention (SHARP) Program at Washington State Department of Labor lays out the following “Hierarchy of Controls.” By adhering to these, a business can significantly reduce the chance of one of these serious accidents taking place. Their general safety process is to be implemented in the order below.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Engineering Controls</b> – Prevent accidents by engineering barriers to dangerous locations. Locked electrical vaults and high fences around transformers are examples of engineering controls. </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In some circumstances, even if a business is following these standards that SHARP provides, there is still a risk for an accident occurring and injuring the worker. If a worker is injured and still in contact with the energized unit – do NOT touch the victim, shut off the power and call 911. If for some reason one cannot de-energize the unit, remove the victim using non-conductive material. If burns have taken place - run cool, not cold, water over the burns and refrain from applying ointments, creams, or ice. Avoid from giving the victim any food or water and always make sure the victim sees a doctor following an electrical shock or burn. By following these steps, a business will reduce the risk of arc flashes in the workplace and know how to treat an injured worker if an injury happens to take place.</span><br />
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Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10745112748028447035noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780781757067859665.post-66105514104678984512015-02-02T06:43:00.001-08:002015-02-02T06:45:23.945-08:00Distracted Driving<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Technology is constantly improving and the ability to be constantly connected to everyone around you is becoming easier and easier with the use of more advanced smartphones, tablets, and computers. As another year begins our handheld technology continues to improve and the amount potential distractions while driving are more prominent than ever before. According to the official government website for distracted driving there was an estimated 421,000 injuries and over 3,000 fatalities due to distracted driving in 2012. Potential types of distractions include:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It’s important to remember that when you drive distracted that you’re not only putting your life at risk, but also the lives of everyone on the road with you. On average sending/receiving a text takes the driver’s eyes off the road for an average 4.6 seconds, which if you’re traveling at 55mph is equivalent to driving the length of a football field blind. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">However, despite most people thinking that texting is the only thing that increases your chances of getting in a car accident, things like interacting with children in the backseat, talking on the phone, and looking at your GPS are all also commonly attributed to distracted driving accidents.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Despite the level of danger associated with distracted driving, millions of people still continue to text, call, etc. and drive. It’s important to remember that it can wait. Responding to texts, answering the phone, or distracting yourself in any way is not worth the risk of potentially injuring or killing yourself or those around you. Ignoring distractions can’t kill you, indulging in them can.</span><br />
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Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10745112748028447035noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780781757067859665.post-30532954027849058792015-01-26T06:22:00.001-08:002015-01-26T06:22:54.183-08:00What is GHS?<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The use of chemicals is key piece to businesses and economies worldwide. In fact, chemicals are all around us and directly affect our food, lifestyle, and health. It is because of their widespread use that the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS), was developed. According to OSHA.com, the GHS is a system for standardizing and harmonizing the classification and labeling of chemicals. In addition to the labels, (Material) Safety Data Sheets (SDS) may also be required to provide information on potential hazards and how to work safely with the chemical product.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hazards or dangers associated with certain chemicals are classified into three main GHS classifications. These are the GHS Physical Hazards (explosives, flammable gases, self-reacting substances, etc.), GHS Health and Environment Hazards (eye effects, skin irritation, sensitization, etc.), and environmental hazards such as chemicals hazardous to the Aquatic Environment. These are however very flexible and multiple classes can be administered to certain hazards or dangers.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The next step after classifying a chemical is to communicate the hazard(s) to the respective market. This is where the SDS and labels come into play. They provide the hazardous properties of chemicals that may pose a health, physical or environmental hazard during normal handling or use, according the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). OSHA also provides the following standardized label elements to be included in the GHS: </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Product Identifier (ingredient disclosure): </b>Name or number used for a hazardous product on a label or in the SDS. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Supplier identification: </b>The name, address and telephone number should be provided on the label.</span></li>
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Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10745112748028447035noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780781757067859665.post-25797992430225000422015-01-19T08:35:00.002-08:002015-01-19T08:35:53.758-08:00Keep Your Garage Running Smooth<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20.7900009155273px; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Does your workplace have a garage or vehicle service area? Garages can be extremely dangerous due to the many different types of hazards present. Large moving vehicles are only that start of the dangers that you might encounter in a typical garage. Most garages contain some form crushing hazard from lifting equipment such as a vehicle hoist or floor jack. Vehicles require maintenance on a regular basis to continue running properly which means there will be numerous chemicals such as motor oil, solvents, or gasoline. Make sure you keep your employees and customers safe by following these simple tips.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Keep Hazards Separated:</b> Designate separate areas for operations such as welding, cleaning, painting, lubricating, and battery maintenance. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Good Ventilation:</b> Running engines produce carbon monoxide which can lead to headaches, sleepiness, and even death.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Garages can be a dangerous place, which is why it is important to practice garage safety. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, automotive service technicians and mechanics have a much higher rate of injuries compared with the national average. If you follow these safety tips it will keep your garage and your vehicles running smooth.</span><br />
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Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10745112748028447035noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780781757067859665.post-67934480351529379582015-01-05T10:02:00.001-08:002015-01-05T10:05:25.623-08:00It's Time For A Nap<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When I was younger I always thought days off during the holidays were supposed to be a time to kick back, relax and catch up on some much needed sleep… I’m not sure about the rest of you but I feel like I need some time off to recover from my time off. Did anyone have last minute shopping to do in stores packed with other last minute shoppers? How many people had their in-laws stay with them a few too many days? Or did you take the family on an 8 hour road trip to Grandma’s house and needed to stop every 30 miles for a bathroom break? Holidays are a very stressful time and it is very likely that you’re more sleep deprived now than before they started. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With the world more connected than ever, businesses are expected to operate around the clock. This means employees are expected to work longer hours, work from home at night, on weekends, and during holidays. This makes it difficult for individuals and families to maintain a healthy sleep schedule. When holidays are thrown into the mix our routines tend to get completely messed up. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Certain jobs demand your alertness and full concentration. Operators of public transportation, airline pilots and truck drivers are just a few of the jobs that require you to be fully awake and aware. It has been determined by investigators that sleep deprivation played a major role in the Chernobyl nuclear meltdown, Exxon Valdez oil spill and the space shuttle Challenger explosion. These three high profile incidents alone cost people their lives, billions in damages and incalculable environmental damage. Your job might not be as crucial as controlling a nuclear power plant, but a lack of sleep will have a major effect on your performance. Lack of concentration and memory lapses will increase the risk of accidents while decreasing your efficiency and output. You will be a less effective team member and your co-workers will notice your irritability level and mood swings.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There are ways to get back on track and achieve a better night’s rest. Grasping your circadian rhythm is one of the most important strategies for achieving a good night’s sleep. This means that you need to set a regular bed time and wake up time and adhere to it daily (this includes weekends). If you stick to a routine you’ll find that you’ll wake up naturally as opposed waking up to an alarm clock. If you still need an alarm and feel groggy in the morning you may need to set an earlier bed time. Make sure you get plenty of sun light during the day and try to exercise a little to tire yourself out. Avoiding large meals, caffeine and alcohol in the evenings might also help you avoid those restless nights. You can easily educate yourself online by going to the <a href="http://www.aasmnet.org/" target="_blank">American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)</a> or <a href="http://sleepfoundation.org/" target="_blank">National Sleep Foundation (NSF)</a> websites.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Although January 1st has come and gone it’s never too late to make a 2015 resolution to get more sleep. Your friends, family and coworkers will appreciate your new restful attitude. By the holiday season next year you will be rested and ready to tackle those delightful in-laws, crowded shopping malls and long car rides.</span></div>
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Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10745112748028447035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780781757067859665.post-11244244759933699562014-12-29T06:21:00.000-08:002014-12-29T06:22:10.613-08:00Listen Up! Protect Your Hearing<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13px;">Hearing injuries are often overlooked, being labeled insignificant and temporary. However, the Occupational Safety & Health Administration would say otherwise. According to OSHA.gov, 30 million people in the United States are occupationally exposed to hazardous noise each year. Thousands of these workers suffer from preventable hearing loss as a result of high workplace noise levels. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13px;">The most common form of hearing loss is short term. Short-term exposure to loud noise typically results in only a temporary change in hearing. Your ears may begin to feel stuffed up or you may experience a constant ringing. For example, people commonly have these side effects after attending a rock concert without using anything to protect their hearing. These short-term problems tend to relieve themselves after a few minutes or hours after leaving the loud environment. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13px;">However, the short term hearing loss becomes serious when repeated exposures to these loud noises take place, resulting in permanent hearing loss. Since 2004, the Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported that nearly 125,000 workers have suffered significant, permanent hearing loss. Furthermore, they report that in 2009 alone there were more than 21,000 hearing loss cases. The good news is that the majority of these cases could have been prevented if they would have taken the appropriate cautionary measures.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">These deal with modifying or replacing equipment, or making physical changes at the noise source or along the transmission path to reduce the noise level at the worker's ear. Some examples of these are utilizing low noise tools and machines, maintaining and lubricating machinery and equipment, placing a barrier between the noise source and employee, and enclosing or isolating the noise source.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">These are defined as changes in the workplace that will reduce or eliminate a worker’s exposure to noise. Common examples of these are operating noisy machines during shifts when fewer people are exposed, limiting the amount of time a person spends at a noise source, or restricting worker presence to a suitable distance away from noisy equipment to name a few.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">These are the most common devices to the average person; however, in the workplace an employer should seek to utilize more engineering and administrative controls. Some examples of these are earmuffs and plugs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13px;">Taking these listed controls and applying them will minimize the risk for hearing injuries at the workplace. By reducing the noise by only a few levels, communication can be significantly improved and lead to a more productive and healthy workforce.</span></span></div>
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Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10745112748028447035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780781757067859665.post-47954816675043329052014-12-22T05:58:00.000-08:002014-12-22T05:58:18.242-08:00You Are The Air You Breathe<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Every day we all face a variety of risks to our health and our safety as we go about our day-to-day lives. Driving in cars, flying in planes, walking on ice, taking showers, etc. Most of these risks are simply unavoidable but there are some risks and safety hazards that despite being unavoidable, we can reduce the level of risk involved with them. Indoor air quality in both your home and your workplace is one risk that you can do something about.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">According to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Poor indoor air quality (IAQ) has been tied to symptoms like headaches, fatigue, trouble concentrating, and irritation of the eyes, nose, throat and lungs. Also, some specific diseases have been linked to specific air contaminants or indoor environments, like asthma with damp indoor environments. In addition, some exposures, such as asbestos and radon, do not cause immediate symptoms but can lead to cancer after many years.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Indoor air quality concerns are a fact of life for building owners, business owners, managers, and occupants. It’s almost impossible to make everyone completely happy with temperatures, humidity, etc., however, it is possible to provide a work environment that is healthy and safe. You should establish clear lines of communication so that IAQ issues can be detected and resolved as soon as possible. A building/company managed with an eye for preventing IAQ problems greatly reduces the likelihood of discomfort and will likely increase your employees’ productivity.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thank you for your time and attention. Let’s make it safe this Monday.</span><br />
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Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10745112748028447035noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780781757067859665.post-54600765407684052492014-12-15T06:03:00.001-08:002014-12-15T06:04:48.058-08:00Oh My Back! 4 Ways Lift Hand Trucks Can Reduce Ergonomic & Safety Concerns | Cisco-Eagle<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">In addition to weight capacity, lift hand trucks also save on the need for a forklift by allowing pallets to be broken at the shipping area, then transported by hand. Workers don’t need to send a forklift to different areas where it can elevate a pallet for carton or piece putaway. Lift hand trucks can also fit into areas forklifts can’t, like office areas, shelving aisles, and other cramped confines. This maneuverability makes them suitable for a number of different warehouse tasks, including shipping & receiving and anywhere else with limited work space.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13px;">Built with an adjustable height platform, lift hand trucks allow workers to lift and lower goods to the precise height needed to load and unload. This adjustable platform eliminates the need for workers to bend and lift, thus making the environment safer and more ergonomically friendly.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13px;">One of the best things about </span></span><span style="font-family: "Times","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Times; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.cisco-eagle.com/catalog/c-8945-lift-hand-truck-transporters-2-wheel.aspx"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">lift hand trucks</span></a></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Times; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13px;">is their simplicity. Workers can be up and running with little or no training, in no time, so they can spend more time loading and unloading materials in a way that helps minimize strains and injuries.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13px;">How do they work? A simple button control fob is tethered to the main mast console and rests in a special holder until taken out for remote use at one side or the other of the lift. The controller manipulates the height of the platform smoothly and precisely, making work quicker and easier. Once goods have been loaded, the worker easily tips the entire load back somewhat and transports much like using a traditional hand truck. Once ready to unload, the controller can adjust height of platform and easily slide goods off onto new surface.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">“The
primary injuries occurring in a warehouse stem from lifting, straining, and
turning,” as</span> <a href="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/warehouse-safety-its-no-accident/"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">noted</span></a><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"> by Joel Anderson,
president and CEO of the International Warehouse Logistics Association. With so
much at stake (employee safety, lost productivity, higher insurance bills,
government fines, etc.), forward-thinking companies have invested in warehouse
equipment such as lift hand trucks to promote workplace safety and drive
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Hand
lift trucks are costlier than simple hand trucks, but companies shouldn’t treat
them that way. They provide an ergonomic boost and a productivity shot in the
arm for many types of loads and operations.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">How is your
organization making workplace safety a priority?<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDDhDqXNieZjVT30jXyYzo_n6cSnDEoffjoLzU1DArX7DXSLkTz-8gbbxaaAFiCpeMfS7ok3OkaQOYgnY2wpzVhM0bf0GL5PbfmRUxuUsDt47lRAnXsQRHs0gM4HM4Rap7yRaSYzHqbiha/s1600/Scott+Stone+Headshot.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDDhDqXNieZjVT30jXyYzo_n6cSnDEoffjoLzU1DArX7DXSLkTz-8gbbxaaAFiCpeMfS7ok3OkaQOYgnY2wpzVhM0bf0GL5PbfmRUxuUsDt47lRAnXsQRHs0gM4HM4Rap7yRaSYzHqbiha/s1600/Scott+Stone+Headshot.bmp" /></a><i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Scott Stone is
the E-business manager for Cisco-Eagle, Inc, a provider of integrated material
handling and storage systems for industrial operations. Scott has
over 23 years experience in industrial operations and marketing.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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