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Ontario Launches Mining Safety Blitz

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“We all have a role to play preventing workplace injuries and keeping workers safe. Even one injury is one too many. In July and August, Ministry of Labour inspectors will inspect underground and surface mines to ensure these workplaces have an effective internal responsibility system (IRS) in place.

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Why Do Welders Wear Special Glass Goggles While Working?

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Welders wear special glass goggles while working in order to protect their eyes from the harmful UV and IR radiations that are produced during the welding process. If you do not wear special glass goggles that are especially designed for welding, it might cause fatal injuries to the eyes. . So, without further ado, let’s begin….

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Best Over-The-Glasses Safety Goggles for Work

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This is particularly so because I often use power tools that when mishandled can cause damage and injury. Sellstrom Odyssey II Protective Polycarbonate Soft plastic Shade 5 UV and IR protection, Anti-fog, Heat and flame resistant ANSI certified, OHSA certified. Quite a few eye injuries could be prevented with the use of safety goggles.

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Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation & Sun Exposure

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As we’ve stressed, it’s very important to protect your skin because it shields the rest of your body from potentially harmful Ultra-Violet (UV) or Infra-Red (IR) radiation from the Sun’s rays. Avoiding Ultraviolet Radiation Injuries. Workers need to protect themselves from UV injuries by: Wearing sunscreen with a minimum of SPF 15.

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Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation & Sun Exposure

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As we’ve stressed, it’s very important to protect your skin because it shields the rest of your body from potentially harmful Ultra-Violet (UV) or Infra-Red (IR) radiation from the Sun’s rays. Avoiding Ultraviolet Radiation Injuries. Workers need to protect themselves from UV injuries by: Wearing sunscreen with a minimum of SPF 15.

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5 Best Safety Glasses For Metal Work

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When it comes to sparks, droplets, or metal shavings flying in your face safety glasses or goggles are your best chance at defense against permanent injury or blindness. These dangers may include intense lights as in welding, chemical splashes, sparks, heat, impact injury, and any type of flying particle. Conclusion.

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Limbach wins workers comp risk management award | Best.

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IR Cameras. With these strategic goals in mind, Limbach’s management shares this outstanding recognition with all employees who drive our Incident & Injury Free Safety Program (known as “IIF”), and who live out our “We Care” culture. Hydronics Hydronics Systems. Radiant Heating. Green Geothermal.

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