Serious and disabling foot injuries such as crushing, puncture wounds and sprains get considerable attention in the workplace, but a more subtle kind of foot injury — one which develops over time — can also be painful and disabling.
Heat stress is a very serious physical hazard concern in CS work, and evaluation of conditions and appropriate levels of fresh air ventilation are key to assisting in its control.
They may be small, but their potential is enormous. Nanoparticles are being developed that could “starve” tumors1, make perishable food last longer, create gold-flecked luxury fabrics2 and even - some day - enable your shoes to power your cell phone.3
Several factors go into the determination as to whether or not any given facility and/or job site requires an eyewash or shower system,” says Michael Pennington of Safety Management Group.
General industry and the construction industry have a lot in common when it comes to confined space hazards: the potential for fire, explosion, chemical exposure and oxygen enrichment or deficiency.
The best puncture protection includes rubber outsoles that have cleats and a thick base, with a steel plate or newly engineered aramid fabrics placed between the insole and the midsole.