Hazardous Materials Safety Topics

HAZWOPER, flammable liquids, compressed gas cylinders, silica, benzene, lead safety, and chemical hazard awareness across construction and general industry.

Compressed gas cylinders stored at a worksite.
HazMat

Compressed Gas Cylinders Proper Use and Handling

Review the hazards of compressed gas cylinders, along with proper use, handling, storage, and transport guidelines to ensure a safe working environment.

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Large drum with hazardous chemical warnings on it and a person is holding up a pair of safety glasses.
HazMat

Protect Workers Who Use Hazardous Chemicals on the Job

When warnings are ignored or PPE isn't used, chemicals used on the job can cause hazardous short-term side effects and even severe injuries or illness.

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Two binders, the blue one is labeled Safety Program, and the yellow one is labeled Safety Data Sheets.
HazMat

Understand Safety Data Sheets to Handle Materials Safely

The main source of information about hazardous materials in the workplace is the safety data sheet (SDS) and employees should know where to find them.

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Graphic image of a red gasoline can.
HazMat

Gasoline Safety Tips to Prevent Fire and Explosion Hazards

Workers should know how to prevent fire, explosion, and health hazards during refueling and also when handling, storing, and traveling with gasoline.

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Worker using chemicals, banner image that says Create an Effective HazCom Program.
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How to Implement an Effective HazCom Program

Companies that have hazardous chemicals in use are required by OSHA’s HazCom Standard (HCS) to implement a hazard communication program.

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A digital tablet that has the word Benzene displayed.
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Benzene Health Hazards and Workplace Exposure Limits

A basic overview of benzene safety awareness including health hazards, exposure limits, PPE requirements, fire protection and first aid procedures.

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Worker Using Portable Grinder to Cut Stone, Creating Dust in the Air
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Best Ways to Limit Silica Dust Exposure on Job Sites

An exposure control plan must be part of the safety program for any organization that has employees that could potentially be exposed to silica dust.

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