A Guide to Floating Solar Photovoltaic Systems
It is believed that the first floating photovoltaic (FPV) system was installed by MIRARCO, a non-profit research firm, in 2008 by mounting ground-based PV systems on pontoons in a tailings
A Guide to Personal Protective Equipment
COURSE INTRODUCTION This course covers personal protective equipment other than respirators. The best way to avoid dangerous working conditions is to engineer them out of the workplace or to establish
A Guide to Respiratory Protection
COURSE DESCRIPTION – A Guide to Respiratory Protection In industry, respirators are often viewed as a quick fix for protecting employees against overexposures to airborne contaminants in areas of inadequate
A Guide to Transportation Safety
COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is based on the publication, A Guide to Transportation Safety. The techniques and methodologies described in this course document are applicable to most areas in the
Driver Safety – Distraction Due to Drones
COURSE DESCRIPTION Drone usage is rapidly growing. Both commercial and recreational uses are evolving. As new uses are discovered and new technical capabilities are adapted to drone use, new gaps
A Guide to Eyewash and Safety Shower Facilities
COURSE DESCRIPTION This course introduces the risks associated with on-the-job exposure to caustic substances and how to avoid and protect workers from those risks. Workers who interact on a regular
A Guide to Combustible Dusts
COURSE DESCRIPTION This course emphasizes occupational safety. Employers should be aware of workplace hazards facing their employees and take appropriate action to minimize or eliminate exposure to these hazards. This
Working with Corrosive Substances
COURSE DESCRIPTION This course introduces concepts and principles that can prevent serious health risks to workers due to exposure to corrosives. This course introduces the proper protection practices from corrosive
The Big Four Safety Hazards in General Industry
COURSE DESCRIPTION There are four main hazards associated with industrial work: fall, electrical, struck-by, and caught-in. These hazards are known to cause injuries and fatalities in the workplace. It is
A Guide to Preventing Heat Stress and Cold Stress
COURSE DESCRIPTION Heat stress and cold can pose a special threat to workers in a wide range of geographic areas. Many manufacturing workers must deal with hot and cold temperatures
