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Safe Handling of Gas Cylinders in Laboratories (USA) A Guide for Technicians and Researchers
July 25, 2025
by VelSafe Editorial Team Worker Safety

Safe Handling of Gas Cylinders in Laboratories (USA): A Guide for Technicians and Researchers

Gas cylinders are a common part of daily work in many laboratories across the United States. Whether you're working with oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, or more hazardous gases, proper handling is critical. Mistakes can lead to serious injuries, fi

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Compressed gas cylinder storage safety tips covering OSHA 29 CFR 1910.101 requirements including cylinder securing, 20-foot flammable oxidiser separation, valve caps, ventilation, GHS labelling and access control
July 25, 2025
by VelSafe Editorial Team Tips

How to Store Compressed Gas Cylinders Safely – A Simple Checklist

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Dust in Your Work Area
July 22, 2025
by VelSafe Editorial Team Tips

What to Do First If You Spot Excessive Dust in Your Work Area

Dust may look harmless, but in a workplace, it can be a serious safety hazard. Whether you're working in construction, manufacturing, or even in a warehouse, dust buildup can lead to health risks, equipment damage, and even fires or explosions. If yo

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Cold stress injuries and fatalities U.S. statistics infographic showing 109% increase in cold-related mortality from 1999 to 2022 (JAMA December 2024), 1,024 hypothermia deaths in 2023 with 19.9% occurring in January (CDC MMWR February 2025), 45,992 mean annual cold-attributable deaths (JAMA Network Open 2025), and 53 worker fatalities from cold exposure in 2020.
July 22, 2025
by VelSafe Editorial Team Insights

Cold Stress Injuries and Fatalities in the U.S.: 40+ Statistics Through 2025

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Chlorine safety guide covering OSHA exposure limits 1 ppm ceiling and IDLH at 10 ppm, respirator APF-based selection, PSM requirements at 1500 pounds, cylinder handling procedures, three-tier leak response and inspection schedules under 29 CFR 1910.1000 and 1910.134
July 20, 2025
by VelSafe Editorial Team Guides

How to Handle Chlorine Safely: A Step-by-Step Guide for Workers and Supervisors

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Chemical facility threats U.S. statistics infographic showing 57% increase in serious chemical accidents from 2021 to 2025, 48 deaths in 2025 (nearly double 2024), CFATS chemical security program expired July 2023 leaving 3,200 facilities without mandatory security oversight, and EPA proposing rollback of 2024 Safer Communities chemical accident prevention rule in February 2026.
July 20, 2025
by VelSafe Editorial Team Insights

Chemical Facility Threats in the U.S.: 40+ Statistics From CSB, EPA, and CISA Through 2025-26

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CPR step-by-step guide featured image showing a workplace safety trainer performing chest compressions on a CPR mannequin in a training setting, with an AED device visible and a numbered CPR sequence step card overlay on the right panel.
July 20, 2025
by VelSafe Editorial Team Guides

How to Perform CPR Safely: A Step-by-Step Guide with U.S. Legal Protections

GUIDE: CPR and Emergency Response How to Perform CPR Safely: A Step-by-Step Guide with U.S. Legal Protections Cardiac arrest kills more than 350,000 Americans outside hospitals each year. Immediate CPR can double or triple the chance of survi

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Construction Workers and Unexpected BBP Exposure What You Need to Know
July 20, 2025
by VelSafe Editorial Team Worker Safety

Construction Workers and Unexpected BBP Exposure: What You Need to Know

When we think of dangers on a construction site, we usually think of falling tools, heavy equipment, or loud noises. But there is another risk that’s often forgotten: bloodborne pathogens (BBPs).These are harmful viruses found in human blood and some

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5 Simple Ways to Protect Yourself from Bloodborne Pathogens at Work
July 19, 2025
by VelSafe Editorial Team Tips

5 Simple Ways to Protect Yourself from Bloodborne Pathogens at Work

Bloodborne pathogens like HIV, Hepatitis B (HBV), and Hepatitis C (HCV) can enter your body through cuts, splashes, or direct contact with infected blood and body fluids. Many workers, especially those in healthcare, sanitation, emergency response, a

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Benzene engineering controls effectiveness statistics infographic showing 3 million U.S. workers occupationally exposed to benzene, ACGIH January 2024 TLV reduction to 0.02 ppm (50 times more stringent than OSHA's 1 ppm PEL), IARC Group 1 carcinogen classification causing acute myeloid leukemia, and OSHA 1910.1028 requirement that local exhaust ventilation and enclosed systems serve as primary exposure controls rather than respirators.
July 17, 2025
by VelSafe Editorial Team Insights

Engineering Controls for Benzene Exposure: 40+ Statistics on Effectiveness, Limits, and Cancer Risk Through 2025

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