When attempting to reach something at an inaccessible height it may seem easier to use a replacement for a ladder such as furniture, but it is not worth the potential danger.
Statistics show that every year about 30,000 people will be incapacitated by ladders and replacement involved accidents.
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You may not be aware, but the most commonly experienced workplace injury is also the most avoidable.
50% of US employees are expected to experience physical damage to their lower back at some point. Even if you believe you are not susceptible to back damage where you work, it is important to reassess.
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The potential danger of getting shocked is not the only peril when working in an environment with electrical devices. Arcs are miniscule, spark-like upsurges of voltage that occur when a current’s flow is disrupted, such as in the occasion of a short circuit.
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When storing dangerous chemicals in the workplace it is important to know about the hazards of chemicals that are volatile when exposed to others. The types of chemicals listed below are incompatible with other industrial chemicals.
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HR Assistant Needed for a Busy Trucking Company
Duties:
– Perform clerical tasks such as maintain employee files per DOT requirements; onboarding of new employees, drug & alcohol enrollment & testing, medical clearance
– Provide personal assistant support to managers
– Must be computer knowledgeable and comfortable with Word and Excel.
– Perform general office duties such as filing, photocopying, and organizing documents
Qualifications:
– Previous experience as a human resources assistant or in a similar role is preferred
– Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
– Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
– Strong written and verbal communication skill- Bilingual preferred but not required
– Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively. Must be a team player.
– Professional demeanor and ability to maintain confidentiality
– Mac experience helpful, but not required.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, enjoys overall office work, and is looking for long term employment. Part-time position with the potential to go to Full-time.
Please submit your resume along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience to be considered for this role.
Job Type: Part-time with a potential for full time
Expected hours: 30 per week
Benefits:
Vision insurance
Schedule: Monday to Friday ~ Work Location: In person
Contact: Mary Valdivia, Valdivia Trucking
(707) 836-4124 office
valdiviatrucking29@gmail.com
“Are You Dressed for The Occasion?”
Wearing the proper clothing and personal protective equipment in the working environment is critical. Appropriate clothing is your first and often only line of defense against many safety and health hazards.
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Most of us like to get our work done with the least amount of effort, and as quickly as
possible. We all want to get the most work out of the energy we use on the job. This is good
because it often results in discovering newer and more efficient ways of getting our job
done.
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You may find it hard to believe, but hydraulic hose assemblies are not designed to leak–though they do. And when they do, something is wrong. Leaks from high-pressure hydraulic lines are not just messy, they are dangerous. Leaks create slip and fall hazards, fire danger, and they contaminate the environment. Leaks can cause skin burns and, under high pressure, can penetrate the skin. The most common causes of leaking hoses are abrasions and improper assembly. If you work with hydraulic hoses, you should become skilled at anticipating problems, preventing them, and fixing them.
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One of the most significant health hazards in the welding process is the generation of fumes and gases.
Do you weld on galvanized metals? Zinc is the coating used on galvanized metals, and when you heat the metal, it produces vaporized metal droplets which are called fumes. This is the smoky haze which consists of fine particles of metals or silicates. When you breathe these fumes, they may work deeply into your lungs.
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