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Treating Sprains and Strains WORK SAFE KENTUCKY

WEBTape a sprained finger or toe to a healthy one. I = Ice: Immediately apply ice or cold packs to the injured area to reduce swelling. Place a cloth between your skin and the ice or …

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Guide to an Effective Wellness Program WORK SAFE KENTUCKY

WEB4. Set Goals and Objectives. Set goals and objectives for the wellness program based on the information and feedback you gathered as well as your …

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Transferring Patients WORK SAFE KENTUCKY

WEBWhen transferring a patient from the bed to a chair, chair to a toilet, chair to a chair, or from a car to a chair, OSHA suggests the following steps: If the patient can fully bear weight, …

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Respiratory Protection Program WORK SAFE KENTUCKY

WEBEmployers must establish and implement a written respiratory protection program. The program should consist of the following: Proper selection of the type of respirator that …

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Focus Areas for Wellness WORK SAFE KENTUCKY

WEBPrint a Sign-In Sheet | Spanish Version Coming Soon. Physical Fitness Studies have shown that promoting physical fitness within a wellness program leads to healthier employees, …

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The Importance of Incident Investigations WORK SAFE KENTUCKY

WEBOSHA strongly encourages employers to investigate all incidents in which a worker was hurt (i.e., accidents), as well as "near misses," in which a worker might have been hurt if the …

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Safety Hazard Recognition WORK SAFE KENTUCKY

WEBPlease see below for information on common workplace safety hazards to keep an eye out for. Effective hazard recognition will go a long way to preventing workplace injuries. Exit …

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Safety Accountability in the Workplace WORK SAFE KENTUCKY

WEBCompanies with ideal accountability typically: Assigns the same safety accountability for all levels; Views safety as a must and makes sure this concept is understood from the top …

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The Absence of Injury WORK SAFE KENTUCKY

WEBThe absence of injury does not indicate the presence of safety. We must look beyond our history to avoid becoming complacent. Sometimes we tend to develop an “it can’t …

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How to Coordinate a Health Fair WORK SAFE KENTUCKY

WEBChoose a date & time. Choose a date you think would be most successful for participation of your employees. Take into consideration possible vacation requests, holidays, etc. …

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Hazard Communication Standard

WEBThe new labeling requirements uses nine pictograms but OSHA will only enforce 8: health hazard, flame, exclamation mark, gas cylinder, corrosion, exploding bomb, flame over …

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Over Coming the Language Barrier in Safety WORK SAFE …

WEBEmployers should take steps to develop a safety training program for non-English speaking workers, and should maintain an environment where these employees feel …

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Preventing Burns in the Restaurant & Hospitality Industry

WEBEmployees working in the restaurant, food services, and hospitality industry use stoves, grills, and fryers on a regular basis. They also handle hot pots and pans. Therefore, …

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Carbon Monoxide Safety WORK SAFE KENTUCKY

WEBAdminister 100% oxygen using a tight-fitting mask if the victim is breathing. Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) if the victim has stopped breathing. Warning: You …

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Cutting torch safety WORK SAFE KENTUCKY

WEBHere are some other important safety tips: Light torches with friction lighters and not a lighter or matches, and always point the tip away from people. Never lay down a torch …

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KYOSH Compliance Inspections WORK SAFE KENTUCKY

WEBAll establishments covered by KRS 338 are subject to an inspection by an OSH compliance safety and health officer (CSHO). Types of Compliance Inspections. Imminent Danger: …

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Dangers of Mixing Cleaning Chemicals WORK SAFE KENTUCKY

WEBEmployees should be trained in the proper handling, use, and disposal of cleaning chemicals. Mixing cleaning chemicals can produce toxic gases such as chlorine, …

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Protecting Workers from Poisonous Plants WORK SAFE KENTUCKY

WEBWear boots. Wear gloves. Wash exposed clothing separately in hot water with detergent. Apply barrier skin creams. Clean all tools after use with rubbing alcohol or soap and …

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Electrical Breaker Box Safety WORK SAFE KENTUCKY

WEBHere are some basic safety considerations for electrical breaker boxes: Make sure electrical breaker boxes are accessible at all times. Boxes need to be accessible in case of …

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