Safety articles on Health

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Health

Employee Access to Their Own Medical Records

Employees who have exposure to toxic substances or harmful physical agents at their work site have a right to view their medical and exposure records.

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Health

COVID-19: Guidelines on How to Protect Yourself at Work

These guidelines, provided by the CDC and other trusted sources, may help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in work environments.

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Health

Social Distancing Safety Precautions for the Workplace

Safety precautions to consider that can help when employees may be required or advised to practice physical or social distancing measures while at work.

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Bulls-eye rash on a person's leg that indicates a likely Lyme Disease infection.
Health

The Danger of Lyme Disease from Ticks for Outdoor Workers

This article covers health risks and work precautions for all outdoor personnel, but especially those who may work in an at-risk area for Lyme disease.

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Cell phone antennas on a roof top.
Health

RF Radiation Exposure Hazards for Outdoor Workers

Workers may be exposed to RF radiation if they work near RF-generating antennas, which can be hazardous if precautions aren't taken.

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Health

Dehydration Isn't Just a Health Hazard in the Summer

Dehydration can become serious for any worker, no matter the time of year or work environment, if enough fluids are not consumed throughout the work day.

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Health

Is It a Cold or the Flu? Signs and Symptoms of Both

Learn more about the signs and symptoms of seasonal flu, why the flu is different than a cold, and the best way to prevent seasonal flu every year.

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