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Safety Talk – Office Chair Safety – Don’t Lean Back Too Far
Overreclining in your office chair can cause a sudden tip that leads to falls, head or spinal injuries; to prevent this, keep your hips fully on the seat, maintain both feet on the floor, and use the chair’s tilt lock…
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Safety Talk – Travel Wellness – Overcoming Jet Lag and Fatigue
There’s a clear set of steps you can take to reduce jet lag and stay safe: shift your sleep schedule before travel, use daylight exposure to reset your clock, and stay hydrated while avoiding alcohol and sedatives. If you’re tired,…
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Safety Talk – Welding Safety – Protect Eyes and Prevent Fires
It’s necessary that you protect your eyes from intense UV/IR radiation and flying sparks by wearing a properly rated welding helmet and side shields, and that you prevent fires by clearing flammable materials, keeping a fire extinguisher nearby and maintaining…
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Safety Talk – Chemical Fume Ventilation – Work in Well-Ventilated Areas
Most chemical fume hazards reach you through inhalation of volatile substances, posing risks like respiratory damage and asphyxiation; you must ensure adequate ventilation-local exhaust, dilution, or outdoors-to reduce concentrations, control exposures, and prevent fire or explosion. Use PPE only as…
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Safety Talk – Space Heater Safety – Use with Caution in Winter
Safety should guide your use of space heaters this winter: you must keep heaters at least 3 feet from combustibles, never leave them unattended, and never use extension cords, which can overheat and spark. Use models with tip‑over and overheat…
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Safety Talk – Illness Prevention – Handwashing and Hygiene
With consistent handwashing and personal hygiene, you interrupt transmission of harmful pathogens that can trigger serious illness and workplace outbreaks, and you lower the risk of infection for yourself and others; practicing proper technique, duration, and frequency is the practical…
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Safety Talk – Silica Dust – Protect Your Lungs on the Job
Overexposure to respirable crystalline silica can cause irreversible lung disease; this safety talk shows you how to spot high-risk tasks, apply engineering controls and wet methods, and select properly fitted respirators so you can minimize your exposure, comply with standards,…
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Safety Talk – Asthma Management – Breathing Easy at Work
Most workplace asthma incidents stem from exposure to airborne triggers, so you should identify and limit contact with dust, fumes, and chemicals; watch for severe breathlessness, wheeze, chest tightness and act immediately. You must keep your reliever inhaler with you,…
