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Distracted Driving Hazard Sign
Driving Safety
Multitasking is a Myth: Why Distracted Driving Can Be Deadly

When behind the wheel, drivers should always be fully aware of their surroundings, remain focused solely on driving and avoid all types of distractions.

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Sign on a gate that says Beware of the Dog, Enter at Your Own Risk.
Site Safety
Training and Experience are Key for Worker Dog Bite Safety

For employees that work outdoors or regularly conduct business in residential neighborhoods, training on dog bite prevention techniques is important.

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Loader
Incidents
This Fatal Incident Reminds Crews to Inspect Equipment

The weekly safety meeting is a great time to remind heavy equipment operators to inspect their equipment daily and to test their back-up alarms regularly.

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A skid-steer loader in operation at a job site.
Heavy Equipment
Prioritize Skid-Steer Loader Safety on the Construction Site

If safety precautions are not followed, workers who operate or work near skid-steer loaders are in danger of crushed-by, caught-in, rollover, and runover risks.

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Worker Drinking Bottled Water
Health
Dehydration Isn't Just a Health Hazard in the Summer

Dehydration can become serious for any worker, no matter the time of year or work environment, if enough fluids are not consumed throughout the work day.

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Machine, Debarker, Close-up
Incidents
Tragic Caught-in Incident with a Valuable Safety Lesson

This tragic caught-in incident demonstrates that when lockout/tagout procedures are not followed, the results can be deadly. Safety meetings do save lives.

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Daylight Saving Time Means Spring Forward
Home & Holiday
How Daylight Saving Time Can Affect Workplace Safety

Daylight saving time can cause quite a disruption in our schedules and affect our mental and physical health for a few days until our bodies adjust.

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Oxy-fuel cutting torch slicing through a thick sheet of metal with visible sparks and molten metal.
Tools
Cutting Torch Safety: Hazards, Precautions, and Best Practices

Using a cutting torch can be dangerous if proper safety measures are not followed. Understanding the risks involved is the first step in preventing accidents.

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Scene of Tragic Incident with Man Lift
Incidents
Lessons Learned: Crushed-by Hazards Can Be Deadly

Crushed-against is a caught-in hazard that all team members need to be aware of because if you aren't trained, things can take a deadly turn fast.

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