What is a Combustible Liquid? Combustible liquids, are liquids that ignite easily and burn extremely quickly. As defined in the construction standard of OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Association), they are: “any liquid having a flash point at or above 140°F and below 200°F”. What are some examples of Combustible... read more →
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HAVS (Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome) is a condition that affects the nerves, blood vessels, muscles, and joints of the hand, wrist, and arm. The condition, caused by working with vibrating tools, can lead to permanent numbness of fingers, hands, and arms.
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1952- The patent fr the pneumatic reversible torque wrench is filed.
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What is a Training, Awareness, and Competency Policy? A Training, Awareness, and Competency Policy is a document used to outline a company's policies on worker training, awareness, and competency. What is the purpose of a Training, Awareness, and Competency Policy? The purpose of a Training, Awareness, and Competency Policy is to demonstrate... read more →
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Short-term health effects of lead overexposure include: Abdominal pain Memory loss & forgetfulness Diminished hand dexterity Constipation Tiredness & fatigue Weakness & lethargy Irritability Headache Dizziness Diminished reaction time
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1995- Ground breaks for the construction of Chase Field, home of the Arizona Diamondbacks, in Phoenix.
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My wife binges on medical dramas. All of them. Netflix. I’ll walk past (quickly) and she’ll be curled into the couch, both of her hands wrapped around an industrial-sized, kiln-fired ceramic mug of tea that smells like bananas. She’s an ER nurse and has been for 25 years. She works... read more →
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Who Lilian Awuah What I am an underground miner (a driller). How Long I have been an underground miner for about 5 years now. Where I work in a mine in Ghana. Why I wanted to do what men can do. For Fun I have fun when I dance with... read more →
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Take measures to reduce and/or eliminate the hazards of construction dust. Steps to control construction dust include: Cut less by using the proper size of building materials Use water to damp down dust clouds Use vacuums to extract construction dust
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1997- the César Gaviria Trijullo Viaduct, a cable-stayed bridge, opens in Colombia.