Food Storage Practices
The proper storage of food is a critical part of maintaining high catering standards and of reducing the risk of food poisoning. Some foods must be stored in the fridge …
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Safety Tips for Vehicles Entry Work
The potential for injury begins upon arrival at the job site. Hazards can be present even before a worker exits their vehicle and even when driving around the site. Workers …
Food Safety: Chemical Contaminants and Prevention
Chemical contamination occurs when food is contaminated by chemicals. Some of the most common causes of chemical contamination are cleaning products or pesticides and herbicides from unwashed fruit and vegetables. …
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WAREHOUSE SAFETY : PART 1
OSHA Regulations and Standard While there are no explicit OSHA warehousing regulations, warehouse operations fall under the general industry requirements which include the following OSHA standards: Hazard Communication – Warehouse operators should …
Safety Wellbeing: Mental Health, Work and Workplace
Your Thoughts Dictates Your Actions There is a well-known proverb that states: “Be careful of your thoughts, for your thoughts become your words. Be careful of your words, for your …
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Monkeypox: Causes, Symptoms and safety measures
What is Monkeypox? Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by the monkeypox virus. It leads to rash and flu-like symptoms. Like the better known virus that causes smallpox, it is classified …
Safety Tips on Hand Tools in the Workplace.
Hand Tool Safety Rules 1. Carry all sharp tools in sheath or holsters.2. Tag worn, damaged or defective tools “Out of Service” and do not use them.3. Do not use …
Causes and Reduction of Injuries in the Construction Industry
The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) reports that there were 3,945 worker fatalities in private industry in 2012. Of that number, 775 or 19.6% were in construction. There are …
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Occupational Health Surveillance – Why Important?
“Occupational illness” means a condition that results due to an exposure to risk factors such as physical, chemical, or biological agents in a workplace during work activity to the extent …
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Workplace Hazards Identification and Control
Workplace Hazard Identification and Assessment One of the “root causes” of workplace injuries, illnesses, and incidents is the failure to identify or recognize hazards that are present, or that could …