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HazMat
Benzene Health Hazards and Workplace Exposure Limits

A basic overview of benzene safety awareness including health hazards, exposure limits, PPE requirements, fire protection and first aid procedures.

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Heavy Equipment on Construction Site with Visible Snow
Driving Safety
Construction Site Winter Weather Driving Safety Precautions

Review of winter hazard reminders and safety tips for construction crews working near or driving work vehicles or heavy equipment on the job site.

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Cottonmouth Snake
Site Safety
Cottonmouth Snakes Can Be a Threat on Outdoor Job Sites

Cottonmouth and other venomous snakes can be a real hazard for some workers, and if that's the case they should be trained on how to protect themselves.

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Best Practices
How to Establish a Workplace Safety Committee

A safety committee is a group formed within an organization that functions to serve as an advocate for workplace health and safety.

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A large grease trap cover that looks similar to a manhole cover.
Site Safety
Grease Trap Hazards and Safety Precautions for Employees

Safe grease trap design, training, and maintenance, as part of an overall workplace safety and health program, can prevent grease trap‑related incidents.

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An image of lockout locks with the phrase, "Respect the Unexpected, Think Through the Risks."
Conduct
Situational Awareness is an Important Safety Skill at Work

Situational awareness is an on-the-job safety skill that is critical for hazard identification, effective decision making, and accident prevention.

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Portable step ladder at indoor construction site.
Ladders
How to Keep Workers Safe While Using Portable Ladders

Workers must be trained in ladder safety and must follow safe ladder use guidelines every time they use a portable ladder on the job.

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Best Practices
A Case for Zero-Tolerance of Workplace Bullying

Employees have a responsibility to treat everyone at work with dignity and respect and have the right to expect the same level of behavior as well.

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Supervisor wearing a hard hat and safety vest is overseeing the recycling plant with several conveyor systems.
Site Safety
How to Protect Workers from Conveyor-Related Hazards

Because conveyor hazards vary, it is important that machine guarding, secondary safeguarding, and lockout/tagout practices are implemented effectively.

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