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Close-up view of a nail gun.
Tools
Tips and Precautions When Using Nail Guns Safely at Work

This article provides information on the most common nail gun hazards and safety tips that will help prevent nail gun injuries on job sites.

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Compressed gas cylinders stored at a worksite.
HazMat
Compressed Gas Cylinders Proper Use and Handling

Review the hazards of compressed gas cylinders, along with proper use, handling, storage, and transport guidelines to ensure a safe working environment.

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Excavations
Don't Forget to Call 811 Before You Dig at Any Depth

Trenching and excavation hazards posed by striking buried underground utilities include property damage, injury, electrocutions and even explosions.

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Worker Using Portable Grinder to Cut Stone, Creating Dust in the Air
HazMat
Best Ways to Limit Silica Dust Exposure on Job Sites

An exposure control plan must be part of the safety program for any organization that has employees that could potentially be exposed to silica dust.

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Machine covered with yellow guards.
Site Safety
Machine Guards are Critical to the Safety of Workers

Moving machine parts have potential to cause severe workplace injuries. Any machine part, function, or process that may cause injury must be safeguarded.

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Fall Protection
Stop the Drop and Prevent Falling Object Injuries on the Job

When workers are exposed to falling object hazards, they must wear head protection and additional safety measures must be implemented.

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Site Safety
Slip, Trip and Fall Hazards on Walking and Working Surfaces

Slip, trip & fall hazards are lurking everywhere you find walking/working surfaces, but a good workplace health and safety program can minimize those risks.

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Man Lifting a Box
Health
Prevent Back Injuries at Work with These Lifting Techniques

No awkward twisting, don't lift over your head, don't handle objects incorrectly, use proper technique, keep it close... let's focus proper lifting.

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Awareness Campaigns
Join the Initiative: Construction Suicide Prevention Week

In September, Suicide Prevention Month, the construction industry devotes a week to tackling the critical issue of worker suicides and promoting mental health.

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