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Machine guarding plays an important role in keeping workers safe. According to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), roughly 18,000 workers are injured per year due to unguarded machinery. OSHA, however, requires the use of machine guarding. It's an essential safety measure that minimizes the risk of machine-related injuries.What Is Machine Guarding?Machine guarding is a machinery feature that's designed to separate and shield workers from potentially dangerous parts of …

Tendonitis is a common physical ailment from which millions of people suffer. A report published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) found that nearly 70,000 U.S. workers miss work due to tendonitis is any given year. Regardless of your profession, you may be at risk for tendonitis. What is tendonitis exactly, and how do you prevent it?What Is Tendonitis?Tendonitis is a medical condition that's characterized by inflammation of the tendons. In the human body, tendons are responsible for …

Do you have one or more old propane tanks lying around your home or workplace? Consisting of pressurized liquid natural gas, they are commonly used in heating systems, machinery and appliances. Natural gas is flammable. When exposed to a flame, it will ignite. Since they may contain pressurized gas, though, you can't just throw your old propane tanks away in the trash.Reuse ThemYou can always reuse your old propane tanks. Assuming a propane tank is still intact and doesn't show any signs of corr …

Are you regularly exposed to extreme temperatures? It may increase your risk of heart disease. A new study found a correlation between heart disease deaths and extreme temperatures. Whether you are exposed to extreme heat or extreme cold, it could be taking a toll on your heart health.About the StudyPublished in the American Heart Association (AHA's) medical journal, Circulation, the study found that roughly 1 percent of all heart disease deaths are attributed to extreme temperatures.For th …

Do you work with heavy machinery or power tools? If so, you may be exposed to vibrations. Many machines and power tools produce vibrations. While short-term exposure to minor vibrations typically isn't a concern, prolonged or strong vibrations can cause bodily injury, such as vibration white finger. You can lower your risk of vibration injuries, however, by following these five safety tips.#1) Isolate the SourceIsolating the source of the vibrations can better protect you from vibration injuries …