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How Can the OSHA Safety Trainings help Construction Workers

In the past few years, people have woken up to the reality that workplace safety trainings are indeed very important. The various safety rules and regulations set down by OSHA cannot be avoided or overlooked, as it helps prevent fatalities and other accidents at the workplace. OSHA was first created to help implement these workplace health and safety standards so as to protect workers in the construction as well as general industry from possible injuries. Workers in the construction industry face a number of different hazards and dangers on a daily basis and it is extremely important to ensure that they are aware of these hazards in order to be productive at the workplace. The OSHA standards are not only about creating a safe work environment, they are also geared towards ensuring that employers comply with their standards. The Benefits of getting trained: It will help minimize the number of workplace injuries as all workers go through certified trainings. It helps familiarize employee

Personal Protective Equipments for Radiation Safety

There are different types of Personal Protective Equipments to help you work safely around radioactive substances. These equipments are worn to keep you shielded from radioactive dust present in the workplace. Lead Aprons: Normally, a dentist hands out a lead apron when dental X-rays have to be taken. The work of this apron is to protect the gonads and the chest from any X-ray procedure. Although dental X-rays do not cause any life threatening risks, they certainly add to the body's long term radiation. HAZMAT Suits: Radioactive dust is equally dangerous as compared to direct radiation. The ingested radiation caused due to inhaling it or getting it on your skin can cause cancer. It is mandatory for all those who work in radioactive environments to wear a hazardous material (also known as HAZMAT) suit. This suit is a kind of overall made out of plastic. It is equipped with either a filtered respirator or a self contained breathing apparatus. Goggles: There are some traces of Ultra V