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Occupational Ergonomics: Take Care of Yourself

Occupational Ergonomics: Take Care of Yourself

Minimize fatigue by accepting the responsibility to properly use and care for your body. If you keep your lower back, arms, or neck in one position for long periods of time, frequently stretch out of that position. If you repeat the same motion continually, stop...
Office Ergonomics: Workstation Assessment

Office Ergonomics: Workstation Assessment

A hazard assessment should be completed for the various job tasks performed at your workstation. Setting up your work area by using the correct equipment and positioning your tools and devices properly can have a significant impact on the level of strain your daily...
Fall Protection: Inspection and Maintenance

Fall Protection: Inspection and Maintenance

All fall protection components must be visually inspected by the wearer before initial use during each work shift for mildew, wear, damage, and other deterioration. This inspection is to ensure that the equipment is in proper working condition and to remove any part...
Confined Spaces: Entry Supervisor

Confined Spaces: Entry Supervisor

The entry supervisor’s responsibilities require a review of the entire entry procedure to ensure that all conditions are safe for entry and that all permit requirements have been met before signing the entry permit to authorize entry. The entry supervisor must verify...
Walking Working Surfaces: Passageways and Aisles

Walking Working Surfaces: Passageways and Aisles

Passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and any other area must be kept clean, orderly, and in a sanitary condition. It is important to keep walking-working surfaces maintained free of hazards such as loose boards, corrosion, leaks, spills, snow, ice, and sharp or...