23 February 2015
Health: Bloodborne Pathogens Hazard Overview: Human blood and body fluids can contain microorganisms—called bloodborne pathogens—that can lead to disease. Exposure to bloodborne pathogens takes place in
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23 February 2015
Hand Protection Almost all jobs require use of the hands. Driving, typing, building, and even reading a book involves the hands. Hands are often the most
23 February 2015
Foot Protection In the drilling industry there are numerous hazards that may lead to foot injuries. Many heavy items such as pump liners, driller collar lift
23 February 2015
Work Clothes as Protective Equipment Every workplace has hazards, ranging from the possibility of fire or explosion, exposure to toxic chemicals, to being scratched or scraped
23 February 2015
Managing Hand-Tool Hazards Compared with a vat of chlorine or a huge industrial machine, a hammer seems pretty harmless. But workers who use simple hand tools
23 February 2015
Hand Tool Safety: Clamps, Snips, Toolboxes Clamps Do not use the C-clamp for hoisting materials. Do not use the C-clamp as a permanent fastening device. Snips Wear
23 February 2015
Hand Tool Safety: Using Hammers Safely Use a hammer only if it is in good condition. The head should not be mushroomed and it should be firmly
23 February 2015
Hand Tool Safety: Saws, Wrenches, Pliers and Vises Saws Keep control of saws by releasing downward pressure at the end of the stroke. Do not use an
23 February 2015
Hand Tool Safety: Use of Pliers There are many types of pliers. The most commonly used are the 6-inch combination slip-joint pliers. The slip-joint permits the