Don't let summer heat catch you off base

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The dangers posed by heat stress to workers in factories, foundries and otherplaces where people work indoors are cited. Symptoms of a heat illness range from rashes, dizziness and confusion to fainting, unusually high body temperatures and even death. A three-pronged approach employed by companies to miunimize heat stress is discussed. These are employee training in hot-work-environment risks, the use of administrative controls to tackle short-term seasonal problems and engineering controls to deal with year-round risks.

Health aspects, Causes of, Job stress, High temperatures, Heat

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How to reduce vibration: engineering controls and redesigned tools help prevent injuries

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About 8 million Americans work with tools that vibrate which could cause physical debilitation and lost productivity. Hand-arm vibration syndrome can lead to numbness, pain and loss of finger dexterity while whole-body vibration often leads to lower-back disorders. Companies are urged to provide their workers with ergonomically designed tools and implement engineering controls to protect them from the hazardous effects of vibration.

Usage, Power tools, Ergonomics, Vibration syndrome, Vibration (Physics)

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Handling and storage of water transmission pipes and fittings

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Several workplace injuries occur during operations involving the handling and storing of water transmission pipes and fittings. Shortcuts and makeshift methods often lead to injuries due to falling pipes and fittings. Several procedures for avoiding personal injury and property damage are presented. The tips focus on specific tasks such as handling, storage, power equipment usage, transporting and unloading.

Safety and security measures, Workplace accidents, Materials handling, Work-related injuries, Work related injuries

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