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SafetyBytes® HAZMAT Awareness: Chemical Identification
In recent times the dangers associated with hazardous materials have become well known. This is especially true of hazmat transportation incidents. In this SafetyBytes® module, we’ll discuss the importance of properly identifying chemicals that are being shipped.
SafetyBytes® Hearing Protection - Audiometric Testing
Thousands of workers every year suffer from preventable hearing loss due to high workplace noise levels. In this SafetyBytes® lesson, we’ll discuss audiometric testing.
SafetyBytes® Hearing Protection: Controlling Noise Levels
Repeated exposures to loud machinery may, over an extended period of time, present serious risks to your hearing. Unfortunately, the effects of noise are often underestimated because the damage takes place so gradually. In this SafetyBytes® course, we’ll discuss the methods of controlling noise in your work area.
SafetyBytes® Hearing Protection: The Effects Of Noise
Thousands of workers every year suffer from preventable hearing loss due to high workplace noise levels. You might ask yourself, how exactly does noise affect my hearing? In this SafetyBytes® module, we’ll discuss the effects of noise and how it can permanently damage your hearing.
SafetyBytes® How Fire Works
A fire can occur anytime, anywhere and from a wide variety of causes. This SafetyBytes® course describes how a fire actually works - the elements needed for one to start.
SafetyBytes® NFPA 704 Warning System
The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), in section 704 of the National Fire Code, specifies a system for identifying the hazards associated with materials. In this SafetyBytes® lesson, we’ll discuss the description methods used in the NFPA 704 Warning System.
SafetyBytes® Physical Hazards - Protective Measures
OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard is based on a simple concept -- that employees have both a need and a right to know the hazards and identities of the chemicals they are exposed to when working. In this SafetyBytes® lesson, we’ll discuss some of the protective measures you can take when dealing with physical hazards.
SafetyBytes® Physical Hazards Within The Workplace
Hazards that can lead to fires, explosions and the resulting burns and injuries are known as physical hazards. In this SafetyBytes® module, we’ll discuss the different classes of physical hazards.
SafetyBytes® Preventing Ergonomic Disorders: Buy In And Worksite Analysis
Common symptoms of CTDs include a decreased range of motion, decreased grip strength, swelling of a joint or part of an arm, shoulder, neck, or leg. In this SafetyBytes® module, we’ll discuss the first steps you can take to prevent ergonomic disorders.
SafetyBytes® Preventing Ergonomic Disorders: Good Work Practices
Health effects that can result from poor ergonomics generally affect the nerves, muscle, and tendons. Common symptoms include a decreased range of motion, decreased grip strength, or swelling of a joint. In this SafetyBytes® module, we’ll discuss good work practices that are vital in preventing ergonomic disorders.
SafetyBytes® Respiratory Hazards Systems To Help Air Qualify
There are regulations in the workplace to protect your breathing. The regulations are based on the sources of danger or hazards to your respiratory system that may be in the air you breathe. In this SafetyBytes® lesson, we’ll discuss systems to help air quality.
SafetyBytes® The Basic Electrical Circuit
To work safely with electricity, you need to be able to predict what it will do. In this SafetyBytes® lesson, we’ll discuss the basic electrical circuit.
SafetyBytes® Types of Hazardous Waste Accumulation Areas
If your facility generates hazardous waste, then you need to understand the regulations regarding its accumulation. In this SafetyBytes® lesson, we’ll address the different types of hazardous waste accumulation areas.