Category Archives: Safety

What is a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)? A Material Safety Data Sheet is a document that contains information on the chemical make-up, use, storage, handling, emergency procedures and potential health effects related to a hazardous material. The MSDS contains … Continue reading →

Janitors, custodians and housekeepers providing services in homes, schools and offices face a variety of tasks and hazards. Prepare for these by seeking instruction and training for the janitorial work you will perform. Wear comfortable, slip-resistant shoes to avoid slips … Continue reading →

Bloodborne Pathogens Bloodborne pathogens are microorganisms in the blood or other body fluids that can cause illness and disease in people. These microorganisms can be transmitted through contact with contaminated blood and body fluids. When bloodborne diseases are mentioned, most … Continue reading →

Material safety data sheets (MSDS) are essential elements of hazmat management. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires employers to provide information to their employees about the hazardous chemicals to which they are exposed under its hazard communication … Continue reading →

Managers can provide employees with a safe workplace by making tools and equipment safer — engineering controls — and by training the employees to perform their work more safely through the use of administrative controls. But sometimes these methods do … Continue reading →

When the conversation turns to dangerous professions, what jobs first come to mind? Working in a mine, an oil refinery or the construction industry typically brings a certain amount of risk. But what about maintaining institutional and commercial facilities? A … Continue reading →