If you’re considering taking on the role of a confined space attendant (CSA), there are a few things you should be sure to know before making your decision. A CSA is an employee who monitors the entryway of a confined space while another employee is within the confined space. The CSA ensures that no one …
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Construction sector lone workers (CSLWs) are those who complete tasks without a team and operate large vehicles or heavy machinery or equipment. These kinds of workers complete work tasks with little to no oversight from a superior. The use of safety devices is a necessity for these types of workers, especially because there is little …
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A breathing air system allows for breathable air to be administered to a worker in a setting where there is inadequate air quality. The components of the system include an air source, a compressor, air distributors and respirators. Workers face all kinds of respiratory risks in oilfields. These might include those resulting from exposure to …
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HAZWOPER is an acronym that stands for Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response. It is a set of guidelines set forth by OSHA. The guidelines are meant to regulate hazardous waste and emergency service operations in the U.S. HAZWOPER is essential to any company that works with, stores, transports, or destroys hazardous materials and substances. …
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A confined space is a space that is just large enough for a worker to enter through and perform a designated job duty. The entry and exit is often small or difficult to navigate through, but just big enough for a worker to occupy for a limited amount of time. Confined spaces might include sewers, …
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Construction equipment operators (CEOPs) move materials, earth and other heavy materials. They operate equipment that clears and grades land to prepare for constructing roads. They also operate the equipment needed to construct bridges, buildings, runways, power generation facilities, dams, levees and other structures. CEOPs are highly sought after by many construction companies. This is especially …
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A radiation safety officer (RSO) is a person who has been trained on the safe use of radiation-producing machines and materials in the workplace. They ensure that all radiation-producing machines and materials are operated following applicable regulations, standards and procedures. Who typically employs radiation safety officers? Entities that are typically required to have RSOs include: …
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Any workplace where workers are at risk of falling needs fall protection. Workplaces such as construction sites, power plants and oil rigs need this type protection. Fall protection is ensured using a wide variety of equipment. For instance, handrails on steep ladders and attachment points for safety harnesses are both examples of fall protection. During …
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Waste haulers provide a necessary service to both commercial and residential property owners. Without them, trash would pile up on the street and in garbage cans, creating health hazards and unsightly conditions. Waste haulers ensure that this does not happen by collecting garbage from homes and businesses and transporting it to landfills or recycling facilities. …
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Confined spaces are dangerous. Compared to other work environments, confined spaces are more likely to cause severe accidents. Because these hazards exist, it is vital to have a confined space entry permit to enter these spaces. The confined space entry permit is a document that must be created before workers enter a confined space. It …
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