Safety articles on Health

Man Coughing into Elbow
Health

Cover Your Cough: Stop the Spread of Germs at Work

Cover your mouth, wash your hands with soap, and throw your tissues away. These simple steps help protect everyone at work from germs that make us sick.

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Safety Data Sheet box in a warehouse.
Health

How Chemical Hazard Communication is Effective at Work

Get the facts about the Globally Harmonized System that aligns with OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard and what it means for the safety of workers.

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A worker stretching his arms.
Health

Injury Prevention at Work: Stretch Your Way to Safety

Integrating stretching exercises into your workday feels good, provides a mental and physical reset, and may help prevent workplace injuries.

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Workers Shoveling Snow
Health

How to Prevent Cold Stress at Work, Inside or Outside

Guidance on the best ways to prevent cold stress injuries and illnesses at work and recommendations for the best clothing to wear in cold environments.

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A worker sitting at a desk, wearing a face mask, near an x-ray machine.
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Implementing a Radiation Protection Program is Important

While everyone is exposed to natural background radiation, workers may also be exposed to ionizing radiation in workplaces with radiation sources.

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Two workers wearing gloves and holding cleaning tools standing side by side as they prepare to start cleaning.
Health

Cleaning Chemicals at Work: Health Risks and Safety Tips

Employees who use cleaning chemicals on the job must be trained to understand the health risks and safety precautions to follow at work.

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Gloved Hand Spraying Disinfectant Bottle
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Cleaning and Disinfecting Shared Work Areas

Regular cleaning and disinfection in the workplace can help to prevent or slow the transmission of airborne illnesses.

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