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Saturday, July 02 2011
 Forklifts are the lifeblood of our warehouses. They move freight in an efficient powerful manner that makes everyone's job easier. However, due to their great power there is also great danger. Learning the proper use and safety of forklifts is imperative to a safe workplace. Forklift safety training is crucial to maintaining a injury free workplace. This safety training is so important that OSHA has mandated significant amounts of training with the Powered Industrial Truck Standard.
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Tuesday, May 24 2011
 Every year fires in business facilities kill 5000 people, injure 80,000 and cost business over 11 billion dollars. Unfortunately, most fires are caused by lack of adequate training or carelessness. Following proper safety procedures in the office will help your facility avoid the tragic circumstances of a fire. Fire safety training is imperative in every workplace.
In the 19th century entire cities were destroyed by fire because they were made completely of wood, however today there are a number of things which make the workplace safer. We now have fire resistant building materials, smoke detectors and sprinkler systems. Yes, despite all of these advances in technology we still have a significant risk of fire where we work. Today, we have toxic materials in our buildings which can cause other series problems. Chemicals, plastics and other poisons gases can form with a fire.
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Monday, May 23 2011
 Every year 11,000 people are killed and 200,000 are injured by falls. Falls are the third leading cause of work-related injures. Because of these startling statistics, OSHA has mandated training for anyone who works off the ground. Ladders are a big part of fall prevention and the proper safety steps when working with ladders are imperative to a safe workplace. Ladder safety training is part of every effective fall protection training program.
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Sunday, May 22 2011
Every year fires in business facilities kill 5000 people, injure 80,000 and cost business over 11 billion dollars. Unfortunately, most fires are caused by lack of adequate training or carelessness. Following proper safety procedures in the office will help your facility avoid the tragic circumstances of a fire. One of the most important aspects of safety is classes of fires and what extinguishing agent to use in putting the fire out. This information should be included in all fire safety training.
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Saturday, May 21 2011
Every year fires in business facilities kill 5000 people, injure 80,000
and cost business over 11 billion dollars. Unfortunately, most fires are
caused by lack of adequate training or carelessness. The best way to
fight fires is to prevent them from starting in the first place.
Following proper fire safety procedures and conduct fire safety training in the office will help your facility
avoid the tragic circumstances of a fire. You can help to prevent fires
by learning to recognize potential fire hazards and correct problems
before they can start.
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