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Poisonous Plants
Site Safety
Poisonous Plants are Irritating for Outdoor Workers

Workers need to recognize the hazards, avoid contact with potentially harmful plants, and know how to protect themselves on the job.

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A sign on a hiking trail that says Caution Poison Ivy.
Home & Holiday
Protect Yourself from Poison Ivy When Hiking and Gardening

The best way to avoid poison ivy is to become familiar with what the plant looks like and stay away from it.

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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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Man wearing bright orange sweatshirt using a chainsaw to cut wood in an outdoor wooded area.
Tools
Risks When Using a Chainsaw and Top Safety Precautions

While chainsaws are efficient and productive power tools, they can also be dangerous if not used correctly and with care by trained and experienced operators.

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Excavator at Construction Site
OSHA Focus Four
Construction Caught-in Hazards are Top Concern for OSHA

Caught-in or caught-between hazards on construction sites are one of OSHA's top areas of focus. These tips will help keep workers safe on the job site.

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Industrial Washing Machine
Incidents
Traumatic Incident and the Dangers of Caught-in Hazards

This traumatic incident was a crushed-by death that should have never happened. Safety training, safety meetings, and safety procedures do save lives.

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Excavator at Construction Site
OSHA Focus Four
Recognizing Potential Job Site Caught-in Hazards

To prevent injuries and fatal incidents, the first step is to recognize potential caught-in hazards, like the examples shown in this article.

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Construction workers moving pallets with a crane demonstrating a caught-in risk.
OSHA Focus Four
Prevent Injuries from Construction Site Caught-in Hazards

Caught-in hazards are one of the top 4 areas of fatalities on construction sites. All trades must be aware of these tips to avoid caught-in hazards.

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