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Fire Extinguisher on Concrete Post
Fire
How to Use a Fire Extinguisher to Safely Put Out a Fire

If it's allowed as a component of the workplace fire prevention plan, employees should be trained to safely use the fire extinguishers available at work.

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Messy Construction Area
Site Safety
Good Housekeeping Helps Prevent Job Site Hazards

Believe it or not, OSHA cares how neat and tidy you are on the job site. Messy projects mean the potential for OSHA poor housekeeping citations.

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Very messy office desk.
Office Safety
Good Housekeeping Practices Essential for Office Spaces

Good housekeeping includes keeping common and personal work areas clean, preventing fire hazards, and keeping stairways and exit routes safe.

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A black hydraulic floor jack next to two jack stands with yellow tops, in front of a “Safety First” sign on a white background.
Tools
Lifting Loads Safely: Using Jacks and Jack Stands

Lifting heavy loads may look simple, but using jacks and jack stands the right way is essential to prevent accidents and keep every job safe and steady.

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Two workers wearing gloves and holding cleaning tools standing side by side as they prepare to start cleaning.
Health
Cleaning Chemicals at Work: Health Risks and Safety Tips

Employees who use cleaning chemicals on the job must be trained to understand the health risks and safety precautions to follow at work.

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Gloved Hand Spraying Disinfectant Bottle
Health
Cleaning and Disinfecting Shared Work Areas

Regular cleaning and disinfection in the workplace can help to prevent or slow the transmission of airborne illnesses.

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Magnifying glass demonstrates that we all have germs on our hands.
Health
High Standards for Personal Hygiene Reduce Risk at Work

Practicing effective hygiene habits at work can help provide an atmosphere of cleanliness, orderliness, and safety while also preventing the spread of illness.

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Worker Shaking Hands
Conduct
Addressing Personal Hygiene as a Workplace Safety Issue

Personal hygiene should not interfere with anyone's ability to complete their job as effectively, and safely, as expected.

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A bag of dry cement with a small shovel in it.
Health
Health Hazards of Working With Cement in Construction

Workers using cement should know the health hazards, understand the risks, and follow safe working procedures necessary to limit harmful exposure.

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