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Driving Safety
Driving Disconnect: Hands-Free is Still a Risky Option

Most people believe hands-free options are safe to use while driving, but studies show that handheld and hands-free cell phone use are both equally risky.

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Office Safety
Proper Lifting and Carrying Techniques and Safety Tips

Safety precautions to remember when your job requires lifting and carrying, to prevent potential discomfort, aggravation, strains, sprains and injury.

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A worker getting into a confined space.
Confined Spaces
Permit-Required Confined Space Rescue Safety Planning

Effective emergency planning is vital to ensure that any worker in a confined space who becomes sick or is injured can be evacuated quickly and safely.

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A forklift spotter guiding a forklift operator using hand signals and a two-way radio.
Heavy Equipment
How Forklift Operators Can Maneuver Safely with a Spotter

Forklift spotters are typically used when the operator does not have full view of the working area, the path of travel, and potential hazards along the travel route.

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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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Construction worker wearing PPE and using an electrical tool.
Tools
Best Practices to Remember When Using Electrical Tools

Because electrical tools are so commonly used, it's important to review required safety guidance and best practices to consider when using tools on the job.

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Safety Resources
Summer Safety Meeting Videos: Heat Stress & Hot Weather

Beat the heat with these free safety meeting videos on heat stress and summer hazards.

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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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Construction Worker Sweating in the Heat
Awareness Campaigns
How to Beat the Heat with Water, Rest and Shade

Employers with workers exposed to high temps should establish a heat illness prevention program. Learn more about OSHA's Heat Illness Prevention Campaign.

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