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A worker wearing a respirator and safety goggles.
Personal Protection
When Respiratory Protection is Required for Maximum Safety

Where toxic substances are present in the workplace and engineering controls are inadequate to reduce or eliminate them, respirators are necessary.

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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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Construction worker sitting down because his back hurts.
Health
Avoid Back Injuries With These Workplace Safety Tips

Don't put yourself in a position where you bend over...and you can't get back up. Follow these workplace safety tips to protect your back.

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Personal protective equipment on a table including boots, safety vest, eye protection, hearing protection, and a hard hat.
Personal Protection
Essential Guide to Selecting Workplace Safety PPE

PPE is designed to protect against specific hazards. It is important that the correct protection is selected for the hazards presented at the worksite.

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A worker wearing personal protective equipment that covers most of their body.
Personal Protection
Whole-Body Personal Protective Equipment Requirements

Employees should be trained to know when whole-body personal protective equipment is required to protect workers from on-the-job hazards.

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Worker Holding iPad with Electronic Version of Safety Audit
Best Practices
Are Workplace Safety Audits Required or Redundant?

Safety Audits are a step forward as organizations become proactive with their safety programs instead of only being reactive when the unexpected happens.

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A man drawing an arrow pointing up with words that say Safety Program Process Improvement.
Best Practices
Safety and Health Program Evaluation and Improvement

Periodically, employers should assess their safety and health program to make sure it is working as intended and achieving the goals set by the organization.

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Awareness Campaigns
National Poison Prevention Week Happens Every March

National Poison Prevention Week raises awareness of poison prevention nationwide during the third full week of March every year.

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Personal Protection
Hard Hats are Important PPE in the Construction Industry

Protecting workers from potential head injuries is a critical component of any workplace safety program, especially in the construction industry.

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