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Worker pushing a hand truck with two boxes on it.
Materials Handling
Safety Hazards and Precautions When Using Hand Trucks

While hand trucks can reduce risks associated with manual lifting, there are still safety precautions to follow when hand trucks are used for materials handling.

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Heavy Equipment
Why It's Important to Keep Heavy Equipment Maintained

Heavy equipment is needed on every construction site. Keeping heavy equipment in good working condition can often prevent serious or even fatal incidents.

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Site Safety
Hazard Signs You Might See at Work and What They Mean

Here are some of the most common variations of hazard signs that you might see in the workplace and how you can interpret their meaning.

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A crane lifting a heavy load near overhead power lines.
Electrical
Construction Safety When Working Near Overhead Power Lines

Overhead power lines at the job site are extremely dangerous due to high voltage and using tools and equipment that can contact the lines increases the risk.

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Worker Using Portable Grinder, Wearing Face Shield, Sparks Flying
Personal Protection
PPE is Important: Hazards That May Cause Eye Injuries

Each day about 2000 U.S. workers have a job-related eye injury that requires medical treatment. That's why wearing required eye protection at work is critical.

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A man and a woman carrying a ladder together inside a home.
Home & Holiday
At Home Safety Tips for Using Ladders and Step Stools

Ladders are one of the most common home improvement tools, but they can also be one of the most hazardous. Great safety tips for using ladders at home.

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Lockout Tagout
5 Reasons Why Lockout Tagout Training is Important

Lockout/Tagout training is necessary when working in industrial settings. Don't assume everyone understands the importance of lockout/tagout procedures!

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Bulls-eye rash on a person's leg that indicates a likely Lyme Disease infection.
Health
The Danger of Lyme Disease from Ticks for Outdoor Workers

This article covers health risks and work precautions for all outdoor personnel, but especially those who may work in an at-risk area for Lyme disease.

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OSHA
Stay Compliant with OSHA's Safety Training Requirements

What is the best way to figure out the OSHA annual training requirements for your workplace? Every company is different but here's the best place to start!

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