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A graphic of personal protective equipment and a safety first sign with the words Short Service Employees.
Best Practices
Ensuring the Safety of Short Service Employees on the Job

Workplace safety is one area that is critically important for management to focus on during the new hire training period of short service employees.

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HazMat
Protect Workers Who Use Hazardous Chemicals on the Job

When warnings are ignored or PPE isn't used, chemicals used on the job can cause hazardous short-term side effects and even severe injuries or illness.

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Crane lifting some rolled material.
Materials Handling
Workplace Manual and Mechanical Material Handling Safety

Workers must be aware of both manual handling safety concerns and safe equipment operating techniques on the job.

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Construction worker putting his hand out to signal "stop".
Site Safety
How to Prevent, Predict and Respond to Workplace Violence

Gain perspective on the different types of workplace violence, warning signs to be aware of, reporting and investigation guidance, and active shooter scenarios.

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Three Scissor Lifts Not in Use
Scaffolds & Lifts
Scissor Lift Precautions to Prevent Serious Incidents

Although many safety precautions apply to most scissor lifts, each lift has different weight limits, specifications and hazard warnings posing unique risks.

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Welder at Work
Tools
Welding Safety Hazards: How to Keep Yourself Safe at Work

When working on or repairing industrial equipment, it is crucial that you realize the four biggest welding safety hazards and know how to protect yourself.

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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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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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