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Compressed gas cylinders are designed to hold gases under extremely high pressures in a relatively small container. But this convenience also presents physical, explosive, toxic, corrosive and cryogenic dangers. This...

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that is lighter than air. High concentrations of carbon monoxide can interfere with the oxygen-carrying capacity of the bloodstream, and prolonged exposure...

The root causes of incidents are not always obvious, but they are often caused in some part by one or more unsafe behaviors. Behavior-based safety, or BBS, is a method...

Ammonium hydroxide, more commonly known as aqueous or aqua ammonia, is a solution of water and ammonia. As it is frequently used in both home and industrial settings, employees should...

Asbestos is a mineral fiber that naturally resists heat and corrosion. Due to its strength and durability, asbestos was commonly used in building materials and vehicle parts through most of...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires the use of signs and symbols to warn workers about specific hazards in the workplace and tell them how to prevent these...