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In an emergency, inaction or the wrong actions can result in confusion, injuries, and damage. Today, we look at key aspects of emergency response, including evacuation, sheltering-in-place, and shutting down critical operations. A wide variety of situations, both man-made and natural, could require emergency response in your workplace. For example: Fires Explosions Floods Tornadoes Earthquakes […]
You can detect a leak from any portion of the tank or the connected underground piping that routinely contains petroleum Your leak detection is installed, calibrated, operated, and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, including routine maintenance and service checks for operability or running condition; and Your leak detection meets the performance requirements described […]
Many employers probably think their employees don’t work hard enough. But the fact is that some people who do physically demanding work may be working too hard and putting themselves at risk of injuries from overexertion. Overexertion injuries are costly because there are so many of them and because they often involve days away from […]
Overexertion is among the most common causes of workplace injuries and can result in painful injuries. Take action to protect employees. Overexertion injuries can be caused by: Trying to lift or carry too heavy a weight (one of the most common causes) Straining to push or pull a load Frequent bending, reaching, or stretching, which […]
1. Ecology embankment. Also known as bioslopes, ecology embankments are modified filter strips that contain a soil mix to improve water quality, reduce runoff volume, and reduce erosion frequency. They are easily incorporated into standard fill slopes, are well proven and field tested, are nonproprietary, and largely last the life of the roadway. 2. Permeable […]
Holiday spending is right around the corner. You know the holiday season can be stressful on your workers for a number of reasons, not least of which is financial strain. So this may be a good time to review sound financial principles with workers to minimize their stress—and the possibility of subsequent lost workdays. Begin […]