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OSHA
OSHA VPP: Voluntary Protection Programs for Businesses

OSHA's Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) recognize employers who have implemented effective safety and health management systems.

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Incidents
Reviewing First Aid Steps During a Staff Safety Meeting

Every medical emergency is different, so your next safety meeting is a great opportunity to review first aid steps with trained employees.

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Emergency
How to Respond in an Active Shooter Situation at Work

A safety meeting on active shooter response is an opportunity to discuss security measures already in place and site-specific details employees should know.

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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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Office Safety
5 Safe Ways to Prevent Computer Vision Syndrome

Here are five ways anyone can help prevent Computer Vision Syndrome and maintain optimal eye health whether you are at an office or working at home.

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Health
Is It a Cold or the Flu? Signs and Symptoms of Both

Learn more about the signs and symptoms of seasonal flu, why the flu is different than a cold, and the best way to prevent seasonal flu every year.

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Work Zone
Work Zones
Designing Temporary Traffic Control for Maximum Safety

Construction, maintenance, and utility work projects must take time to design and implement safe and effective temporary traffic control for work zones.

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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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Site Safety
Beware of Rattlesnakes in Outdoor Work Areas

Recognizable to most, and found in almost all work areas outdoors, rattlesnakes can be encountered in work environments across the United States.

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