7 Things to Know About Respirator Use
Respirators are a must for work in environments with low oxygen levels or harmful debris, fumes, gases, or vapors. Share these seven tips with your workers.
Respirators are a must for work in environments with low oxygen levels or harmful debris, fumes, gases, or vapors. Share these seven tips with your workers.
Remind workers of ways to prevent these types of injuries and deaths: Service equipment following manufacturer’s instructions. Only use equipment when manufacturer’s guards or an adequate replacement guard is in place and operational. Inspect all safety guards before operating equipment. Never remove machine guards while equipment is energized or can potentially become energized. Never alter machine guards without manufacturer’s approval. De-energize and lock-out equipment’s energy before removing guard to service equipment and always replace guards after servicing equipment. Don’t wear loose clothing or jewelry and keep hair tight.

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If a respirator is required for a job you’re doing it means there is a risk of inhaling contaminants such as harmful dust or gas.

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June 20, 2018 | Regardless of the industry or business, it is very unlikely for a senior manager to suggest that he or she does not support safety at the workplace. Messaging about the importance of health and safety is common in today’s world, both inside the business and externally. But how does that translate into substantive steps to achieve the result, especially when workers and resources may be stretched to or beyond capacity? This webinar will identify practical methods of showing managers not just why safety is important, but why it is absolutely the best choice for the continued success of their business and its people.

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