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  • Preventing Silicosis

    Preventing Silicosis

    Crystalline silica is a common element found in sand, concrete, rock, granite, quartz, mortar, and brick and these items are common materials found on construction sites. When unprotected workers breathe in crystalline silica dust, they could be causing serious damage to their lungs and exposing themselves to a disabling and often fatal disease called silicosis. Read More »
  • Machine Safety

    Machine Safety

    If employees of a company are required to perform hazardous maintenance or repair of machines/equipment, a formal, written Lock out/Tag out program must be developed and implemented. This program must include machine-specific procedures for shut-down and re-energizing equipment and training for “affected” employees (those who operate, service, or work near the equipment in question). Read More »