There are 5 different emergency response levels, all with their own training, hazards, and types of response.
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The EH&S industry utilizes a lot of terms and abbreviations which can be confusing! We've compiled a list, with their definitions, to help cut through the confusion.
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The HAZMAT Protection Levels Complete Guide gives you all the information you need on HAZMAT Protection levels including Level A HAZMAT Suit, Level B HAZMAT Suit, Level C HAZMAT Suit, and Level D HAZMAT Suit when they are used & what equipment each level is comprised of.
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Silica is a very common mineral found in the earth’s crust and is commonly referred to as quartz. Silica is defined by The Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA) as a lung carcinogen, which causes serious lung problems. Cutting, grinding, chipping, drilling, and crushing stones can create dust that contains tiny crystalline silica particles.
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You may or may not already know the OSHA Fall Protection Standard says, fall protection is required at elevations of:
- Four feet in general industry (1910.28(b)(1)(i))
- Six feet for construction (1926.501(b)(1))
- Eight feet for longshoring operations.
Do you know the difference between permit-required and non-permit-required confined spaces? This post will give you all the information you will need! Including the definition of a confined space, confined space hazards, and OSHA 1910.146!
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