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Conduct
How a Negative Attitude at Work Can Affect Worker Safety

Attitudes at work can positively or negatively affect our behavior. There are many ways to keep up a positive attitude at work, especially when it comes to safety.

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Fire
Why Combustible Dust is Dangerous When Not Controlled

The dangers of combustible dust, how and why primary and secondary explosions occur, and general control measures facilities can implement or improve.

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Portable step ladder at indoor construction site.
Ladders
How to Keep Workers Safe While Using Portable Ladders

Workers must be trained in ladder safety and must follow safe ladder use guidelines every time they use a portable ladder on the job.

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Bulls-eye rash on a person's leg that indicates a likely Lyme Disease infection.
Health
The Danger of Lyme Disease from Ticks for Outdoor Workers

This article covers health risks and work precautions for all outdoor personnel, but especially those who may work in an at-risk area for Lyme disease.

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OSHA
The Benefits of OSHA's Strategic Partnership Program

The OSHA Strategic Partnership Program (OSPP) provides opportunities for OSHA to partner with employers, workers, associations, and organizations.

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Several Tripod Orchard Ladders ready to be used.
Ladders
Tripod Orchard Ladder Hazards and Job Site Safety

Great toolbox talk reminders for workers on the hazards, safety precautions, inspection reminders, and safe lifting guidance for tripod orchard ladders.

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Worker on roof making repairs.
Fall Protection
Fall Protection Safety for Roof Repairs to Protect Workers

There are several fall protection methods that workers can use during roof repair jobs to ensure the work proceeds safely.

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Worker using a jackhammer on a construction site.
Tools
Jackhammer Safety Precautions for Construction Workers

If safety precautions are not taken seriously, jackhammers and handheld powered chipping tools can be dangerous. Jackhammer operators must be trained.

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Two mobile scaffolds set against a blue wall.
Scaffolds & Lifts
Mobile Scaffolds Job Site Fall Protection Safety

Mobile scaffolds can be a safer choice on the job because they allow workers to maintain their balance and work easily from the platform.

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