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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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Mesothelioma
Health
Mesothelioma Facts, Risks and Prevention Guidance

It can take years for a person exposed to asbestos to develop symptoms of mesothelioma. Once the disease sets in, it can spread, and there's no cure.

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Personal Protection
Hand and Arm Protection: Choosing the Right PPE

Protect your hands and arms from workplace hazards. Learn how to choose, use, and maintain the right PPE to reduce injury risk and work safely.

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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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Awareness Campaigns
Know What’s Below: April is National Safe Digging Month

Every year, organizations across the nation recognize National Safe Digging Month (NSDM) in April. There are plenty of ways your organization can participate.

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Health and Safety Hazards of the Recycling Industry
Best Practices
Health and Safety Hazards of the Recycling Industry

Recycling may be great for the environment but workers in the recycling industry face their own set of unique health and safety hazards.

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Awareness Campaigns
Work Zone Awareness Week Reminds Drivers to Slow Down

National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) is held once a year. Find out more about how your company can participate to bring awareness to work zone safety.

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A yellow emergency eyewash station with water streaming from two nozzles, mounted on a wall with a green safety sign.
Emergency
Eyewash Stations: Essential First Aid for Workplace Eye Safety

Eyewash stations are a critical first aid measure in workplaces—learn when, why, and how workers should use them to protect their vision in an emergency.

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Driving Safety
Pre-Drive Vehicle 360 Walk-Around: An Essential Safety Check

Before every drive, a Vehicle 360 Walk Around helps spot hazards, ensure safety, and prevent accidents. Confirm it's safe before you drive!

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