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		<title>OSHA &#8211; Hearing Conservation Program &#8211; Audiometric Testing</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:01:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Keith Wertz</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Occupational Safety and Health Administration&#8217;s (OSHA) hearing conservation program is designed to protect workers that are exposed to occupational noise from suffering material hearing impairment. OSHA requires that employers establish and maintain audiometric testing program, which includes baseline audiograms, annual audiograms, training, and follow-up procedures, for workers exposed to significant occupational noise, even if [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Carbon Monoxide Dangers and Prevention Issues</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:01:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Keith Wertz</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless gas that can cause illness and death. CO is found in combustion fumes, such as those produced by cars and trucks, small gasoline engines, stoves, lanterns, burning charcoal and wood, and gas ranges and heating systems. CO from these sources can build up in enclosed or semi-enclosed spaces. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hexavalent Chromium – General Information</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:01:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Keith Wertz</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This handout is part of a series intended to help small businesses comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration&#8217;s (OSHA) standard 29 CFR 1910.1026, Chromium (VI) that applies to occupational exposures to chromium (VI), known as Hexavalent Chromium. Workers exposed to chromium (VI) are at increased risk of developing serious adverse health effects, including [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Young and Inexperienced Employee</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:44:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Keith Wertz</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[During their frequent visits to insureds, seasoned insurance loss control consultants begin to identify trends or patterns in their clients&#8217; safety management systems. Some are above standard – such as formal hiring practices or routine workplace inspections, while others may be substandard – such as inadequate supervision or inconsistent new hire training. Identifying these trends [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Preventing Needlestick Injuries</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:01:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Keith Wertz</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Needlesticks can expose workers to a number of bloodborne pathogens that can cause serious or fatal infections. The pathogens that pose the most serious health risks are Hepatitis B virus (HBV), Hepatitis C virus (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the virus that causes AIDS. HBV vaccination is recommended for all health care workers (unless [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Small Business Self-Evaluation Checklist: Hearing Protection</title>
		<link>http://mialosscontrol.com/2011/12/15/small-business-self-evaluation-checklist-hearing-protection/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:01:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Keith Wertz</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When noise control measures are infeasible, or until such time as they are installed, hearing protection devices are the only way to prevent high levels of noise from damaging the inner ear of workers. Making sure that these devices are worn effectively requires continuous attention on the part of supervisors and program implementers, as well [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Small Business Self-Evaluation Checklist: Scaffolding</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:01:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Keith Wertz</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Serious injury or death can result from failure to comply with all applicable safety requirements of federal, State and local regulations before erecting, using, or dismantling a scaffold. This &#8220;Client Handout&#8221; provides small business owners a means of identifying potential problem areas that may occur with scaffolding operations. Any question answered &#8220;No&#8221; should be thoroughly [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Walking/Working Surfaces &#8211; Small Business Self-Evaluation Checklist</title>
		<link>http://mialosscontrol.com/2011/11/15/walkingworking-surfaces-small-business-self-evaluation-checklist/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:01:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Keith Wertz</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Slips, trips, and falls constitute the majority of general industry accidents &#8211; they cause 15 percent of all accidental deaths and are second to motor vehicles as a cause of fatalities. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards for walking and working surfaces apply to all permanent places of employment, except where domestic, mining, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Small Business Self-Evaluation Checklist: Housekeeping</title>
		<link>http://mialosscontrol.com/2011/11/01/small-business-self-evaluation-checklist-housekeeping/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:01:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Keith Wertz</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Good housekeeping is a basic part of accident and fire prevention programs, and effective housekeeping should be an ongoing operation and not a hit-and-miss cleanup done occasionally. Periodic &#8220;panic&#8221; cleanups can be costly and ineffective in reducing accidents. Housekeeping is more than just sweeping the floor. A good company housekeeping program should keep work areas [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Small Business Self-Evaluation Checklist: Egress</title>
		<link>http://mialosscontrol.com/2011/10/15/small-business-self-evaluation-checklist-egress/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 15 Oct 2011 00:01:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Keith Wertz</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[During a fire, unobstructed emergency egress ensures that building occupants, including workers, can exit a building to safety. This &#8220;Client Handout&#8221; provides small business owners a means of identifying potential problem areas that may occur with emergency egress from their buildings. Any question answered &#8220;No&#8221; should be thoroughly investigated and corrective actions taken. Questions Yes  [...]]]></description>
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