Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a federal agency that regulates workplace safety and health. It has been in existence since 1970, the year of its creation. OSHA is part of the U.S Department of Labor. Approximately 2,550 Federal OSHA inspectors are responsible for the health and safety of 130 million workers. Why workplace safety is vital? To understand why workplace safety is so important, look at the 2019 statistics released by OSHA. Around 5,333 people died on the …
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Environmental engineering is the discipline of engineering concerned with saving humans from the harmful impacts of the environment, such as pollution, and enhancing ecological integrity. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, environmental sciences seek to upgrade recycling, disposal of wastes, population health, and air and water pollution management. The world’s population is growing steadily, and with increasing life expectancies, there are no signs of decline. Garbage is a natural aftermath of human activity, adding the potential of humans generating …
Ammonia Inhalants are colorless gasses that have a sharp smell when placed at room temperature. Commonly used in cleaning agents, it is consumed by most athletes in the name of smelling salts. To begin with, Ammonia is a gas that dissolves in water and known as aqueous ammonia. When it comes in contact with air, it shifts from liquid to gas. The Romans first developed ammonia or smelling salts. But in the Victorian era, it became popular because of its …
When you don’t get enough or good quality sleep, you can become tired. Driver Fatigue has the same effect as driving under the influence of alcohol. According to a NIOSH poll, 37% of workers get less than the recommended minimum of 7 hours of sleep. Driving is a vital part of our daily lives. So it is important to adopt safe driving practices. So on and off the job, excellent sleep habits are critical to your health and safety. You …
