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Where do you get your knowledge of current OSH developments?
Keeping abreast of the latest information and current changes in OSH regulations should be of interest not only to those directly involved in providing occupational safety training and instruction, but also to those responsible for implementing appropriate OSH policies internally. Many of the updates in the regulations relate to new technologies and work techniques in the industry that were not covered in previous versions of the standards or the Labor Code, and thus may be used in inappropriate, legally undefined ways. But where do you get your knowledge of current OSH developments?
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How to work safely with power tools?
Power tools are one of the key pieces of equipment for workers in the construction industry, automotive industry, repair companies and many home do-it-yourselfers, allowing them to perform many jobs without the need for excessive force. However, in order for them to fulfill their role and improve daily work, they must be used in accordance with their intended purpose and accepted health and safety rules. Whether at home or on a construction site, the safety of working with power tools is paramount, and without prior familiarization with the rules of operation of the device in question, it is not worth taking any action. How to work safely with power tools in all conditions?
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Hierarchy on a construction site - who is responsible for worker safety?
Accidents at work occur extremely frequently on construction sites, making the construction industry one of the most dangerous in terms of health and safety. Conducting construction work of any kind involves relatively high risks - up to dozens of people die on construction sites every year because they failed to comply with applicable safety regulations or because the employer did not have adequate safeguards in place. Non-use or lack of personal protective equipment, lack of training or even ignoring clear OSH violations are problems that are not uncommon on construction sites. But who is responsible for them? On whom in the hierarchy on the construction site does the duty to see to the safety of workers fall?
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Working in a humid environment - what protective products do we need?
There are many work environments where workers are exposed to excessive humidity and the associated condensation that poses a threat to workplace safety. The optimum humidity conditions, which depend largely on the ambient temperature, are regulated by the relevant occupational health and safety standards and regulations for microclimates, but even with a reduction in humidity levels there are places where special protective clothing will be necessary. How to secure work in a humid environment and what protective products do we need?
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Safe logging work - what do you need to know?
Working in logging and tree care is one of the most dangerous tasks, for which health and safety rules cover not one, but as many as four main risk categories. When developing company rules dedicated to all workers in the felling area, it is necessary to take into account not only the risk of falling from a height, but also of being hit by a falling branch, cuts when using hand and automatic saws, as well as hazards from traffic and for traffic taking place in the vicinity of the felling site. How to take care of the various areas of logging work to ensure the highest level of safety for workers and bystanders?
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Work safety in the warehouse
Safety in the workplace is one of the basic issues regulated by the Labor Code and intra-company health and safety regulations. Under the current regulations, it is the employer's responsibility to ensure proper working conditions in each position, and failure to do so can result in serious consequences. However, it is not difficult to see that each environment will require a slightly different approach to occupational health and safety. So how should you take care of occupational safety in the warehouse and distribution halls of all kinds?
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Technologies used in protective footwear
Protective footwear is an essential piece of equipment for a worker in almost any profession, protecting the feet from damage while performing various types of hazardous work. Its role is not limited to keeping the foot in proper thermal conditions and guaranteeing comfortable movement - good protective shoes are supposed to protect the foot from external factors that can cause mechanical damage, chemical agents, hot agents, as well as heat, cold and moisture
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Compensation for an accident at work - when is it due?
Accidents at work posing a direct threat to the health or life of employees can happen at virtually any workplace, even if the employee follows all health and safety rules. According to the law, every employer must pay insurance premiums for the employees it employs, although the rules for paying premiums and the rules for awarding compensation for accidents are not always entirely clear. So when are you entitled to compensation for an accident at work, and how should you apply for it?
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Employee's health and safety responsibilities
The employer is obliged to provide employees with appropriate working conditions adapted to the applicable health and safety regulations and guaranteeing full safety during the proper performance of tasks at the workplace. However, the Labor Code specifies not only the employer's duties, but also those of the employee, who is obliged under the regulations to comply with the established rules of occupational safety and health. What are the employee's health and safety duties?
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ISO standards used in protective products
Protective clothing is one of the most extensive categories of personal protective equipment that guarantees direct protection of the worker's body against various types of hazards found in workplaces. The main division of protective products has so far been introduced by Directive 89/686/EEC, which in April 2018 was replaced by Regulation (EU) 2016/425 of the European Parliament and of the Council of March 9, 2016 on personal protective equipment. However, much more important and specific requirements for protective clothing are set by individual ISO standards specific to particular products and protective characteristics. Which ISO standards should you pay particular attention to when buying protective clothing?
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What does periodic safety and health training consist of?
Health and safety training is one of the most important elements in guaranteeing employees safe and hygienic working conditions and the basis for safe behavior in the performance of their professional duties. According to the Labor Code, however, initial training is not the only training in which participation is mandatory for employees. The employer must, according to the regulations, direct employees to periodic occupational safety and health training aimed at updating and consolidating knowledge and skills in occupational safety and health. What is periodic training in occupational safety and health, what are its objectives and how regularly should it be conducted?
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Materials used to produce protective clothing
Protective clothing used as the main barrier between hazardous agents and the worker's body in a wide variety of working conditions is made from a wide variety of materials and components not seen every day. These garments, due to their purpose, must be made of materials that guarantee full protection against cuts, dirt, chemical and biological agents, flames, solid particles, gases, and even water or varying temperatures. The material used will, of course, depend on the protection required and the hazardous factors present. What materials are used today to produce high-quality protective clothing?
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Caterpillar - a brand that relies on durability
Caterpillar is one of the most extensive brands in terms of product range and categories, which today supplies the market not only with high-quality work footwear, but also with various generators, excavators and other heavy construction equipment. Today, however, we will focus primarily on the CAT Footwear brand, a footwear manufacturer operating under the Caterpillar logo. Why is it that CAT shoes are considered the most durable and stylish work boots on the market?
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Urgent safety boots - the most important advantages
Working in a warehouse, factory or at any workplace where there may be a risk of injury to the feet and ankle joints requires the use of appropriate protective shoes. These usually protect not only from mechanical damage caused by falling objects, but also from a variety of corrosive, hazardous or highly dirty substances.
Good safety shoes should also be extremely comfortable - employees wear them for many hours each day and should not feel discomfort due to the need to protect their feet. One brand that offers good quality safety shoes is Urgent. What are the characteristics of <strong>Urgent safety shoes</strong> and what are their main advantages? -
Where are warning garments used?
Warning clothing in intense, neon colors and with reflective elements to guarantee worker visibility from a distance is the domain not only of law enforcement and traffic workers, but also of the manufacturing, industrial, logistics sectors and many other industries requiring high worker visibility. However, warning clothing is not just thin vests made of reflective materials, but often rugged work clothes adapted for use in harsh working conditions. Where is it used most often and which workwear is worth reaching for?
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ATG or the highest quality protective gloves
Protective gloves are one of the basic means of personal protection for workers in a variety of professional environments. It is difficult to imagine without them the safe and hygienic work of mechanics, production line workers, welders, saws and even warehouse workers, for whom a secure grip and protection against mechanical damage are of great importance. ATG brand is now one of the most recognized manufacturers of various types of protective gloves. What distinguishes them and what models can be found in the brand's offer?
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New developments in health and safety - what are manufacturers planning for 2019?
The rules of occupational health and safety don't change very often, although, of course, all sorts of improvements to improve the overall safety of workers in all possible industries are made here on a daily basis. Those who have the most influence on them, however, are not the creators of laws or occupational health and safety specialists, but the manufacturers of various types of health and safety clothing and accessories, who are constantly improving the quality of the products they offer.
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10 types of tragic accidents at work - what should you be afraid of?
Every job carried out carries the risk of more or less serious accidents, the number of which seems to increase dangerously every year. Despite awareness of the applicable health and safety rules and the need to introduce precise safety regulations in workplaces, many places fail to meet even the most basic safety standards. The combination of negligence on the part of employers and ignorance of basic safety rules by employees can end in real tragedy. What should you be afraid of in specific working conditions? Here are 10 types of tragic accidents at work, depriving thousands of people of health and life every year.
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The 10 most important personal protective equipment in a firefighter's job
The work of a firefighter is virtually constant contact with high risks to health and life, including almost always risks from which one cannot escape. Due to the very specific nature of the work of firefighters, who save other people's lives every day, the need to provide them with extremely effective protection against various types of agents is crucial. What personal protective equipment should every firefighter be equipped with?
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Earthworks - what work clothes do you need to have?
Earthmoving work performed most often on construction sites, but also in various types of road repairs, excavation work or renovation of green areas definitely falls into the category of dirty work. Thus, although there are usually not many risks from chemical or biological agents, workers should be adequately protected both from getting their own clothes dirty and from injuries related to mechanical hazards. For this reason, specialized work clothes are most often used for earthmoving work, which, combined with appropriately selected personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves or footwear, can guarantee high safety and comfort. What work clothes should go to an earthmoving worker?