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Awareness Campaigns
Are You Ready? September Is National Preparedness Month

Disasters can strike anytime. National Preparedness Month is your reminder to plan ahead, build a kit, and keep your loved ones safe.

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Site Safety
Wildlife Safety at Work: What Outdoor Workers Should Know

Stay safe on the jobsite with these essential tips for preventing wildlife encounters with deer, bears, coyotes, bobcats, and birds.

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OSHA
Are Small Businesses Exempt from OSHA? Key Facts Explained

Small businesses aren’t fully exempt from OSHA. Learn what rules still apply, who is truly exempt, and why all companies should have a written safety program.

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Site Safety
Hazard Recognition: Spotting Risks Before They Cause Harm

Many accidents happen because risks go unnoticed. Stay aware of changing conditions, unsafe actions, and hidden dangers to keep your workplace safe.

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Construction worker wearing a hardhat working up high.
Fall Protection
Why Working at Heights Requires Approved Fall Protection

Job sites must be set up in a way that prevents workers from falling off of overhead platforms, elevated workstations, into floor holes, or out of holes in the wall.

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Home & Holiday
When the Temps Soar Take Action to Prevent Hot Car Deaths

A review of the leading causes of hot car deaths, primarily affecting babies and young children, and what everyone can do to prevent these tragic outcomes.

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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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Site Safety
Outdoor Worker Safety Tips for Thunderstorms and Lightning

Review lightning hazards and safety recommendations for outdoor workers provided by OSHA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

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