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		<title>9 Tips for Safe Winter Driving</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:22:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Catherine Jones</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Emergency Preparedness]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Driving requires all the care and caution possible any time of year. But winter driving has even greater challenges because of wet and icy road surfaces, longer hours of darkness and poor visibility due to snow, rain and fog.
Help your workers drive safely this winter with these tips.
9 Tips for Safe Winter Driving
1. Allow enough [...]


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<li><a href='http://www.safetyxchange.org/hot-topics/emergency-preparedness-hot-topics/prepare-winter-driving' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: How to Prepare for Winter Driving'>How to Prepare for Winter Driving</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.safetyxchange.org/training-and-leadership/9-tips-for-driving-on-halloween' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: 9 Tips for Driving on Halloween'>9 Tips for Driving on Halloween</a></li>
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		<title>10 Hurricane Clean-Up Hazards to Watch For</title>
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		<comments>http://www.safetyxchange.org/hot-topics/emergency-preparedness-hot-topics/10-hazards-watch#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:19:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cailey Bennett</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Emergency Preparedness]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A hurricane's dangers don't subside with its winds. After the storm, emergency crews put themselves in harm's way to help others. These emergency crews include law enforcement, emergency medical assistance, debris clearing workers, power line repairers and others doing restoration work.
This is dangerous work. According to OSHA, these are just some of the hazards faced [...]


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<li><a href='http://www.safetyxchange.org/financing-safety/the-united-states-postal-service-hurricane-response' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: The United States Postal Service and Hurricane Response'>The United States Postal Service and Hurricane Response</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.safetyxchange.org/health-safety/dont-turn-wind-hazards' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Don’t Turn Your Back on Wind Hazards'>Don’t Turn Your Back on Wind Hazards</a></li>
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		<title>Schindler Recommends Proper Elevator Preparations During Harsh Weather Seasons</title>
		<link>http://www.safetyxchange.org/hot-topics/emergency-preparedness-hot-topics/schindler-recommends-proper-elevator-preparations-harsh-weather-seasons</link>
		<comments>http://www.safetyxchange.org/hot-topics/emergency-preparedness-hot-topics/schindler-recommends-proper-elevator-preparations-harsh-weather-seasons#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2011 20:28:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Rucki</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Emergency Preparedness]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[During a season in which weather can be potentially hazardous, it’s important that building and facility managers take the proper precautions to help prevent elevator damage and protect the safety of building occupants. Schindler Elevator Corporation offers the following tips to consider before, during and after weather-related events. For questions or assistance, customers should contact [...]


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<li><a href='http://www.safetyxchange.org/tools/hot-weather-plan' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Hot Weather Plan'>Hot Weather Plan</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.safetyxchange.org/training-and-leadership/in-tough-times-will-you-weather-or-wither' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: In Tough Times, Will You Weather or Wither?'>In Tough Times, Will You Weather or Wither?</a></li>
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		<title>Materials Handling Best Practice</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2011 21:48:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Catherine Jones</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Materials Handling]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Last week, a SafetyXChange member asked about the safest way for workers to carry long materials.
He wrote:
We feel it is unsafe to carry long material on your shoulder as you cannot see the back (head height) end and it may come into contact with people or equipment. 
Our suggestion was to carry long material at [...]


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<li><a href='http://www.safetyxchange.org/training-and-leadership/hazardous-materials-handling-part-3-of-3-chmp' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Hazardous Materials Handling, Part 3 of 3: CHMP'>Hazardous Materials Handling, Part 3 of 3: CHMP</a></li>
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		<title>Materials Handling Best Practice</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 17:38:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Catherine Jones</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health & Safety Best Practices]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Materials Handling]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A SafetyXChange member is looking for information on the safest way for workers to carry long materials. He writes:
We feel it is unsafe to carry long material on your shoulder as you cannot see the back (head height) end and it may come into contact with people or equipment. 
Our suggestion was to carry long [...]


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<li><a href='http://www.safetyxchange.org/training-and-leadership/hazardous-materials-handling-part-3-of-3-chmp' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Hazardous Materials Handling, Part 3 of 3: CHMP'>Hazardous Materials Handling, Part 3 of 3: CHMP</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.safetyxchange.org/training-and-leadership/hazardous-materials-handling-part-2-of-3-hmmt' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Hazardous Materials Handling, Part 2 of 3: HMMT'>Hazardous Materials Handling, Part 2 of 3: HMMT</a></li>
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		<title>The 5 Biggest Myths about Sunglasses</title>
		<link>http://www.safetyxchange.org/health-safety/5-biggest-myths-sunglasses</link>
		<comments>http://www.safetyxchange.org/health-safety/5-biggest-myths-sunglasses#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2011 17:09:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Glenn Demby, Esq.</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health & Safety Best Practices]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Protective Eyewear]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[While we’re talking summer, here are 5 common myths about sunglasses  that I hope you don’t believe:

1. Sunglasses are just for looks.
    Truth: Sunlight  can damage the cornea, lens and retina. And squinting not only fails to limit  the harmful effects of the sun’s rays but makes you look [...]


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<li><a href='http://www.safetyxchange.org/health-safety/debunking-4-myths-about-four-wheel-drive' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Debunking 4 Myths about Four-Wheel Drive'>Debunking 4 Myths about Four-Wheel Drive</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.safetyxchange.org/health-safety/valentines-day-message-top-5-ways-love-eyes-work' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Valentine’s Day message: Top 5 Ways to Love Your Eyes at Work'>Valentine’s Day message: Top 5 Ways to Love Your Eyes at Work</a></li>
</ol>]]></description>
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		<title>10 Essential Tips for Emergency Eyewash Stations</title>
		<link>http://www.safetyxchange.org/health-safety/10-essential-tips-emergency-eyewash-stations</link>
		<comments>http://www.safetyxchange.org/health-safety/10-essential-tips-emergency-eyewash-stations#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2011 22:21:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kelly Piotti</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Emergency Preparedness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health & Safety Best Practices]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A chemical eye injury is something to avoid at all costs; it is a painful and frightening experience and one that may leave a person blinded for life. So if your employees are exposed to hazardous chemicals and other substances, it’s imperative that you do everything you can to ensure that your emergency eyewash stations [...]


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<li><a href='http://www.safetyxchange.org/health-safety/eyewash-facilities-4-mistakes-to-avoid' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Eyewash Facilities: 4 Mistakes to Avoid'>Eyewash Facilities: 4 Mistakes to Avoid</a></li>
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		<title>Picking Up the Pieces Following a Disaster</title>
		<link>http://www.safetyxchange.org/hot-topics/emergency-preparedness-hot-topics/picking-pieces-disaster</link>
		<comments>http://www.safetyxchange.org/hot-topics/emergency-preparedness-hot-topics/picking-pieces-disaster#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2011 17:40:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Duncan</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Emergency Preparedness]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[People breathe a sigh of relief if their  home or business has been spared, without any loss of life, in a tornado,  hurricane, earthquake or other disaster.
But just because the disaster has passed  doesn’t mean the danger is over. Here’s a list of safety tips from the American  Society of Safety [...]


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<li><a href='http://www.safetyxchange.org/health-safety/part-4-of-4-components-of-a-disaster-plan-restoration' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Part 4 of 4: Components of a Disaster Plan &#8211; Restoration'>Part 4 of 4: Components of a Disaster Plan &#8211; Restoration</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.safetyxchange.org/health-safety/part-2-of-4-components-of-a-disaster-plan-response' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Part 2 of 4: Components of a Disaster Plan &#8211; Response'>Part 2 of 4: Components of a Disaster Plan &#8211; Response</a></li>
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		<title>Worst Oil Spill in US History Blamed on Several Critical Failures</title>
		<link>http://www.safetyxchange.org/financing-safety/worst-oil-spill-history-blamed-critical-failures</link>
		<comments>http://www.safetyxchange.org/financing-safety/worst-oil-spill-history-blamed-critical-failures#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:17:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Duncan</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Emergency Preparedness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Safety Economics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[emergency preparedness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[oil & gas]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The worst offshore oil spill in US history  began a year ago today - April 20, 2010 – with a fire and explosion that killed  11 workers on BP’s Deepwater Horizon drilling rig, the aftermath of which will  likely linger for years to come.
The Deepwater Horizon, a $560 million rig  owned [...]


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		<title>April 18, 1906: The Great San Francisco Earthquake</title>
		<link>http://www.safetyxchange.org/hot-topics/emergency-preparedness-hot-topics/april-18-1906-great-san-francisco-earthquake</link>
		<comments>http://www.safetyxchange.org/hot-topics/emergency-preparedness-hot-topics/april-18-1906-great-san-francisco-earthquake#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:02:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Glenn Demby, Esq.</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Emergency Preparedness]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Today is the 105th anniversary of one of the greatest natural disasters in American history: the great San Francisco earthquake of 1906. The shaking started at 5:12 AM and was felt as far away as Los Angeles, Oregon and central Nevada. It lasted barely a minute but killed approximately 900 people.
But worst was to come. [...]


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<li><a href='http://www.safetyxchange.org/health-safety/earthquake-preparedness-isnt-californians' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Earthquake Preparedness Isn’t Just for Californians'>Earthquake Preparedness Isn’t Just for Californians</a></li>
</ol>]]></description>
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