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Injured Worker Filling Out Injury Claim Form
Best Practices
How to Prevent the Top 10 Disabling Work-Related Injuries

The annual Workplace Safety Index ranks the top 10 causes of disabling work-related injuries and here's how to ensure you aren't part of these statistics.

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A skid-steer loader in operation at a job site.
Heavy Equipment
Prioritize Skid-Steer Loader Safety on the Construction Site

If safety precautions are not followed, workers who operate or work near skid-steer loaders are in danger of crushed-by, caught-in, rollover, and runover risks.

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Loader
Incidents
This Fatal Incident Reminds Crews to Inspect Equipment

The weekly safety meeting is a great time to remind heavy equipment operators to inspect their equipment daily and to test their back-up alarms regularly.

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Loader and Dump Truck on Construction Site
Heavy Equipment
Dump Truck Hazards to Cover During the Next Toolbox Talk

Construction workers should remember that working around heavy equipment, like dump trucks, puts them at risk for struck-by, caught-in, and other hazards.

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Scene of the Trench Incident
Incidents
Workers Injured When Pinned in a Trench by a Backhoe

Two workers were injured when they were pinned in a trench by a backhoe. Why is heavy equipment safety not just the responsibility of the operator?

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Construction Safety Week Banner
Awareness Campaigns
Why Construction Safety Week Matters and How to Get Involved

Held each year during the first full week of May, Construction Safety Week is a nationwide effort to inspire everyone in the industry to stay focused on safety.

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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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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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Healthcare Worker Holding Two Kinds of Hearing Protection
Personal Protection
Damaging Decibels: Tips to Prevent Hearing Loss

Prolonged exposure to sounds that measure 85 decibels and higher can damage your hearing. Get valuable tips for protecting your hearing at work.

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