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Tools
Safety Precautions for Construction Walk-Behind Saws

The hazards of operating a walk-behind saw, guidance for transport, and the safety precautions to prevent the dangers of carbon monoxide and silica dust.

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Scaffolds & Lifts
Mobile Scaffolds Job Site Fall Protection Safety

Mobile scaffolds can be a safer choice on the job because they allow workers to maintain their balance and work easily from the platform.

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OSHA
How OSHA Helps Employers and Protects Employees

The OSHA Act was passed to prevent workers from being killed or seriously harmed at work, and this is the law that created OSHA.

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Electrical
Electrical Shock Hazards to Be Aware in the Workplace

Workers may be unaware of the electrical hazards present in their daily work environment, which makes them more vulnerable to the danger of electrical shock.

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Best Practices
How to Improve Workplace Safety with Leading Indicators

Leading indicators can play a important role in preventing workplace injuries and incidents while strengthening your workplace safety and health program.

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Best Practices
Workplace and Jobsite Hazard Identification and Assessment

A critical element of any effective safety and health program is a proactive, ongoing process to identify and assess workplace and jobsite hazards.

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OSHA Focus Four
Construction Caught-in Hazards are Top Concern for OSHA

Caught-in or caught-between hazards on construction sites are one of OSHA's top areas of focus. These tips will help keep workers safe on the job site.

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OSHA
More Details About OSHA’s Whistleblower Protection Program

OSHA's Whistleblower Protection Program enforces federal laws that protect employees from retaliation after reporting workplace health and safety concerns.

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Lockout Tagout
Lockout Tagout Procedure Inspection Requirements

OSHA says employers must conduct periodic inspections of LOTO procedures but what kind of inspections are good enough and what are the best practices?

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