Tag: Safety Measures
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AFFF: Understanding Its Effects on Health and Communities Near Military Bases
AFFF, or Aqueous Film-Forming Foam, has long been a staple in fire suppression efforts, particularly within military installations worldwide. Recent revelations about AFFF’s composition and PFAS presence have raised concerns about its wider impact on health and the environment. In this article, we delve into the multifaceted implications of AFFF. We explore its chemical makeup,…
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Can You Keep Safe in the Digital World?
It can be difficult but it is absolutely possible. Your devices contain a lot of private information about all your activities i.e. the websites you visit regularly, the online payments you make, the calls you make, the messages you send, etc. But if you are wondering if you can cover your tracks to make it…
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5 Ways to Ensure Employee Safety
Beyond obeying laws regarding the treatment of employees, a good employer feels a moral obligation to keep their employees safe and well in the workplace. To an extent, the type of workplace dictates the safety needs of all who work there, but several things are relevant in any environment. If you’re an employer looking to…
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5 Unexpected Workplace Hazards
Identifying workplace hazards is one of the most crucial parts of running a business. As an owner, you’re responsible for not only the safety of your customers but also your employees. You may have already run some basic checks, but it can be worth doing a more thorough investigation. Some aspects are easy to miss,…
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How to Ensure Your Products Meet Safety Standards?
Your product may be the coolest thing on the market, but if it’s not safe to use then you’ll never make any sales. One of the most important steps in creating any new product is making sure it meets safety standards, whether it’s related to fire hazards or electrical issues, or anything else. With the…
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How to safely work at a height?
Falls from a height are the second most common cause of construction site injuries. Companies have a legal and moral responsibility to ensure that preventative measures are put into place, and employees are aware of the risks which working in construction can bring. Here are our tips on how to work safely at a height.…
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Recognizing Signs of Elder Abuse: Keeping Your Older Adult Safe
You might think it can never happen to your older adult… You’ve done extensive research on the intensive care facility you’re sending them to, have spoken with former patients and their caregivers, and taken a tour of the facility with your older adult. All signs point to yes, this place is a safe place for…
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Tips to Prevent Injury in Construction Sites
All business owners need to take steps to prevent injuries, but this is particularly true in construction, as this is a hazardous industry where there are many serious injuries and even deaths each year — more workers die in construction than in any other industry. Often, these accidents could have been prevented, and it is…
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How to Improve Health and Safety in the Workplace?
When we commit to upholding health and safety standards, it’s a collaboration between all stakeholders to do their part. An employer relies on the employee and vice versa. Any compromise in health and safety can mean downtime, injuries, liabilities, and sometimes worse. To anyone working in a setting that could be described as unsafe or…
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How to Protect Your Home or Business from These 5 Common Hazards?
If you own property, you know it’s one of your most valued investments. Regardless of whether it’s residential or commercial, you want to do all you can to protect it. You can’t always avoid hazards that are out of your control, like natural disasters and crime, but that doesn’t mean you can’t take precautions. Below,…
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Tips to Help You Stay Safe When Online Dating
Online dating is an excellent resource for meeting new people when your reach is limited. Each year, thousands of people are united using the online dating process. However, you must be very careful when using this method of dating. The following are some tips that you can use so that you remain safe at all…
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5 Safety Measures to Take Before Hiring a New Employee
When you’re hiring a new employee, you’re going to have to figure out whether or not each job candidate is qualified for the position you’re hiring for. But you also need to determine whether or not that job candidate is a safe person to hire at your company. The last thing you want to do…