Basic Safety Terms 2

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High-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters

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Special filters designed to capture very small particles with a minimum efficiency of 99.97 percent, capturing particles that are 0.3 microns (0.0000117 inch) or larger in size.

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Hydraulic

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Powered by fluid under pressure.

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Incident (OSHA definition)

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An unplanned event that does not result in personal injury but may result in property damage or is worthy of recording.

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Lanyard

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A cord, rope, or similar material used to limit the travel of two connected objects, often used in safety harnesses.

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Lockout/tagout

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A formal procedure for taking equipment out of service and ensuring it cannot be operated until a qualified person has removed the lock and/or warning tag.

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Management system

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The organization of a company's management, including reporting procedures, supervisory responsibility, and administration.

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Maximum intended load

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The total weight of all people, equipment, tools, materials, and loads that a ladder can hold at one time.

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Arc welding

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The joining of metal parts by fusion, in which the necessary heat is produced by means of an electric arc.

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Midrail

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A mid-level, horizontal board required on all open sides of scaffolds and platforms that are more than 14 inches (35 cm) from the face of the structure and more than 10 feet (3.05 m) above the ground.