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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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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