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Worker in a bucket truck fixing a traffic light.
Incidents
Bucket Truck Incident is a Fall Protection Reminder

It shouldn't take a fatality for employers to review and update their safety program and ensure proper fall protection procedures are used on every job.

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Worker in Bucket Truck
Scaffolds & Lifts
Bucket Trucks are Safe Equipment with Trained Operators

Bucket trucks provide a safe and stable work platform in a variety of situations when used with specific recommendations from the manufacturers.

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Construction Worker and Grader
Incidents
Construction Worker Fatally Struck by Backing Motor Grader

A loud, dusty environment, like a construction site, can provide many distractions. Learn more about the lessons learned from this tragic incident.

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Copperhead Snake
Site Safety
Copperhead Snakes Can Be a Threat on Outdoor Job Sites

Copperhead snakes are not usually aggressive but it's important for outdoor workers to understand the threat and know what to do if they see a snake.

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Safety Resources
How to Succeed With Your Workplace Safety Program Efforts

Hundreds of safety meeting topics, free safety manual, bonus toolbox talks, a free copy of our book, and tons more great safety resources all in one place.

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Worker Inside Pipe Which is Confined Space
Confined Spaces
What's Required for a Confined Space Hazard Evaluation

OSHA requires confined spaces to be evaluated for hazards, and if there are hazards, then the area must be classified as a permit-required confined space.

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Confined Spaces
Invisible and Potentially Deadly Hazards of Confined Spaces

Confined spaces, like pipelines, may appear to be safe but can contain invisible hazards such as dangerous fumes, vapors, or insufficient oxygen.

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Clipboard with a printed Job Hazard Analysis form showing columns for job steps, potential hazards, and control methods.
Site Safety
Why Every Crew Needs a Job Hazard Analysis for Safety

A Job Hazard Analysis helps identify risks before work begins, ensuring hazards are controlled and crews can work safely on every task.

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Fire Ants
Site Safety
Tips for Outdoor Workers to Avoid Fire Ants on the Job

Workers should know how to recognize fire ant mounds, how to avoid them and what to do if they unexpectedly get bit and stung while working outdoors.

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