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Worker Drinking Bottled Water
Health
Dehydration Isn't Just a Health Hazard in the Summer

Dehydration can become serious for any worker, no matter the time of year or work environment, if enough fluids are not consumed throughout the work day.

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Machine, Debarker, Close-up
Incidents
Tragic Caught-in Incident with a Valuable Safety Lesson

This tragic caught-in incident demonstrates that when lockout/tagout procedures are not followed, the results can be deadly. Safety meetings do save lives.

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Daylight Saving Time Means Spring Forward
Home & Holiday
How Daylight Saving Time Can Affect Workplace Safety

Daylight saving time can cause quite a disruption in our schedules and affect our mental and physical health for a few days until our bodies adjust.

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Oxy-fuel cutting torch slicing through a thick sheet of metal with visible sparks and molten metal.
Tools
Cutting Torch Safety: Hazards, Precautions, and Best Practices

Using a cutting torch can be dangerous if proper safety measures are not followed. Understanding the risks involved is the first step in preventing accidents.

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Scene of Tragic Incident with Man Lift
Incidents
Lessons Learned: Crushed-by Hazards Can Be Deadly

Crushed-against is a caught-in hazard that all team members need to be aware of because if you aren't trained, things can take a deadly turn fast.

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Wood Chipper
Incidents
Crushed-by Wood Chipper Machine Maintenance Incident

Wood chippers are dangerous, but this tragedy didn't happen the way you think. Lessons Learned reminder to always inspect heavy equipment prior to use.

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COVID-19 Coronavirus Stay Safe at Work Banner in Blue
Health
COVID-19: Guidelines on How to Protect Yourself at Work

These guidelines, provided by the CDC and other trusted sources, may help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in work environments.

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Crane Lifting Heavy Load
Heavy Equipment
Working With Large Cranes Requires Specialized Training

Crane operators, workers rigging the load, and those guiding or working as a spotter must all be specially trained in their specific duties and tasks.

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Man Coughing into Elbow
Health
Cover Your Cough: Stop the Spread of Germs at Work

Cover your mouth, wash your hands with soap, and throw your tissues away. These simple steps help protect everyone at work from germs that make us sick.

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