work safety regulations Articles
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Guangdong Province to Amend the Work Safety Regulation
On 5 July 2013, the Standing Committee of Guangdong Provincial People’s Congress released the revision of “Guangdong Province Work-Safety Regulations” (hereinafter referred to as the “second draft”) for public opinion on its official website. The “second draft” proposes to set up liability insurance provisions in case of safety failures in production, ...
By SGS
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The Impact of 50-Ton Gantry Cranes on Manufacturing Efficiency
In the dynamic landscape of manufacturing, the demand for robust and efficient machinery is ever-present. Among the arsenal of heavy lifting equipment, the 50-ton gantry crane has emerged as a transformative force, reshaping the efficiency and productivity paradigms within industrial settings. In this exploration, we delve into the profound impact these colossal machines wield on manufacturing ...
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Side Load Forklift Electric Repair And Maintenance Forklift work safety requirements
1. There shall be no deformation or weld seam de-welding. The rolling clearance between the inner and outer gantry shall be adjusted reasonably. It shall not be greater than 1.5mm. The rotation of the roller shall be flexible. The roller and shaft shall be free from cracks and defects. The amount of wheel groove wear must not exceed 10% of the original size. 2. The tension of the two lifting ...
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Why Container Measurements Are Essential
Transport container traffic carries millions of containers around the globe annually. Cargo containers are fumigated to inhibit the spread of foreign species, pests and micro-organisms. Transported products may also release volatile organic compounds (VOC) from the solvents, coatings and glues used in manufacturing processes. Work safety regulation requires the employer to guarantee a safe ...
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The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmosphere (DSEAR) Regulations 2002
Untitled Document Introduction A new set of regulations, the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmosphere Regulations (DSEAR) have recently been proposed by HSE. The new regulations implement two Directives which deal with flammable and explosive risks in the workplace - the Explosive Atmospheres Directive (ATEX 137) and the safety aspects of the Chemical Agents Directive ...
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5 Myths About Active Fall Protection
In our line of work, safety regulations are continually evolving. This means that employers face the challenge of staying in-the-know when fall safety regulations are implemented or updated. On top of OSHA regulation updates, there are also technological advances in both the construction industry itself and in active fall protection to understand. With so much information, it can be tough to stay ...
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Top three reasons to regularly service Emergency Safety Showers and Eye Wash Units
Before the introduction of emergency safety showers and eye washes as standard safety equipment, employees were subject to a high risk of injury. An incident in the 1950s was instrumental in the formation of Hughes Safety Showers. Charlie Gamble accidentally stepped into a sulphur solution and had to rinse in an old cast iron bath of stagnant water. This was the only place he could find relief ...
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Understanding OSHA 1910 to keep Employees Safe in Warehouses & Fulfillment Centers
Fall safety is typically thought of as an outdoor issue in conjunction with rooftop safety, but falls can take place inside, as well. Ladders, mezzanines, loading docks, and more can present fall safety hazards in warehouses, fulfillment centers, and other facilities. OSHA 1910 carefully outlines the rules and requirements regarding fall safety measures, such as guardrail systems and metal swing ...
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Ensuring personnel safety in a confined space
“There are no second chances with a confined space entry. It has to be right first time.“ Identifying a confined space… The HSE Confined Space Regulations 1997 define a confined space as: “A space of an enclosed nature where there is a risk of death or serious injury from hazardous substances or dangerous conditions” Some confined spaces are easy to identify ...
By a1-cbiss
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Ask Enhesa Vol. 9
Featuring contributions from Sarah Toussaint, Tjeerd Hendel-Blackford, Jill Bernstein, Dusan Sevic You asked and we answered! Enhesa’s team of multilingual regulatory analysts are committed to providing quality insight and analysis around the latest EHS news and developments via our Enhesa Flash, webinar series, and blog posts. In response, our team often receives a variety of questions ...
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How do you Install Geocell on a Slope?
The laying of geocells is generally carried out on slopes or roadbeds. Geocell laying, connection, fixing, and backfilling are important construction steps. Correct geocell construction methods can simplify the construction steps and increase the construction speed, making your geocell project construction faster, more convenient, and more ...
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Ask Enhesa Vol. 5
Featuring contributions from Paula Diaz, Kengo Okuda, Sansanee Dhanasarnsombat, Wassila Nabourema, Elizabeth Tomassetti and Tjeerd Hendel-Blackford You asked and we answered! Enhesa’s team of multilingual regulatory analysts are committed to providing quality insight and analysis around the latest EHS news and developments via our Enhesa Flash, webinar series, and blog posts. In ...
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How to be compliant with an Electronic SDS Database WHMIS 2015, OSHA ,WHS, HPR schedule 1, 19072006EU
Globally standards and regulations are being developed in order to protect and safely handle chemicals and hazardous material. Organisations can reduce the risks of accidents and injuries occurring due to these substances by compliant with them in true manners. For safe handling and usage of chemical substances, different regulations have existed in different regions of the world. Electronic ...
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Service Management Software: Systems, Mobile Apps and Features
The Service Management Software market is expanding and is projected to expand rapidly due to technological advancements in this sector. As a result, organisations are seeing an increase in demand for real-time applications or mobile solutions for field workers, allowing them to complete their jobs without delay or disruption and communicate efficiently with dispatchers and supervisors even when ...
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Vacuuming Wood Dust Can be Hazardous
It’s well known that wood dust is highly combustible, but the practice of removing it with vacuum trucks can also be dangerous, because of the potential buildup of static electricity. WorkSafeBC has issued a bulletin stating that “static electricity discharges can ignite wood dust and therefore must be eliminated or adequately controlled during vacuuming.” When wood dust or ...
By SafetyNow
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Counting the costs of chemical incidents
The consequences of a lack of control when using chemical substances in the workplace are well known and apparent. Any health and safety expert can tell you of at least one major accident whereby poor chemical management policies and procedures have lead to disaster. Examples include Bhopal, Grangemouth, Flixborough, Seveso and more recently, Buncefield. Major accidents like these cost the ...
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Who Needs Hazwoper Training? What You Need To Know
Industrial activities are increasing rapidly, which means that managing hazardous waste is now a necessary concern. Hazardous waste is a problem that comes along with many industry operations. So, how can we make sure that we manage this danger safely and minimize risks to people and the environment? The answer is Hazwoper training, which is a safety program designed to educate and protect ...
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Why monitor dust in the workplace?
Almost any place of employment can present a potential threat to health and safety from airborne particulates and aerosols. It is important to note, however, that dust hazards are not necessarily visible to the human eye and that the finest particles can represent the greatest threat because of their ability to travel deepest into the lungs. Effective monitoring is therefore key to the ...
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What’s the Best Option for Construction Fall Protection?
The importance of workplace safety is indisputable, particularly in the construction industry. Because of the vast array of options from which safety officers and other construction officials can choose fall prevention systems for their worksites, it is difficult to understand which system is ideal for a particular location. When choosing the perfect construction fall protection for your needs, ...
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Why instrument hire makes occupational safety sense
Background Decisions concerning the acquisition of occupational safety monitoring instrumentation are often made by operational staff that may not have visibility of the full financial implications of their choices. The following article will examine the factors affecting these decisions and explain why a strategic decision to hire instrumentation can deliver substantial and wide-ranging ...
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