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June is recognized as National Safety Month as organizations around the country raise awareness on reducing the leading causes of injuries and death.

Get the facts about the Globally Harmonized System that aligns with OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard and what it means for the safety of workers.

If it's allowed as a component of the workplace fire prevention plan, employees should be trained to safely use the fire extinguishers available at work.

Believe it or not, OSHA cares how neat and tidy you are on the job site. Messy projects mean the potential for OSHA poor housekeeping citations.

Fall protection helps prevent serious injuries from falls at heights, unprotected edges, floor openings, ladders, scaffolds, lifts, and elevated work areas.

Good housekeeping includes keeping common and personal work areas clean, preventing fire hazards, and keeping stairways and exit routes safe.

Employees who use cleaning chemicals on the job must be trained to understand the health risks and safety precautions to follow at work.

Practicing effective hygiene habits at work can help provide an atmosphere of cleanliness, orderliness, and safety while also preventing the spread of illness.

Personal hygiene should not interfere with anyone's ability to complete their job as effectively, and safely, as expected.