Safety articles on Health

A worker sitting at a desk, wearing a face mask, near an x-ray machine.
Health

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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Health

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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Health

The Critical Role of Indoor Air Quality for Workplace Safety

Good indoor air quality in buildings is a crucial and often overlooked component of maintaining a healthy and productive indoor environment at the workplace.

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Man Lifting a Box
Health

Prevent Back Injuries at Work with These Lifting Techniques

No awkward twisting, don't lift over your head, don't handle objects incorrectly, use proper technique, keep it close... let's focus proper lifting.

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Outdoor Construction Worker, Working in the Sun
Health

The 3 Best Ways to Prevent Heat Stress on the Job

Make sure everyone on the team understands the best ways to prevent heat stress and has the opportunity to drink water and take breaks in the shade.

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Industrial Worker is Sitting, Feeling Tired
Health

Strategies Workers Can Use to Manage Workplace Fatigue

Workplace injuries can increase when a worker's reaction time and awareness are decreased from being fatigued due to stress, anxiety, or lack of sleep.

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