All safety Articles

Worker wearing gloves spreading out wet concrete during construction.
Site Safety
Concrete Production and Construction Safety Hazards

Concrete is one of the most widely used construction materials and safety hazards exist in all phases of production and construction work with concrete.

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A bag of dry cement with a small shovel in it.
Health
Health Hazards of Working With Cement in Construction

Workers using cement should know the health hazards, understand the risks, and follow safe working procedures necessary to limit harmful exposure.

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Fire Alarm with Graphic Words that say, "This is not a Drill!"
Fire
Workplace Fire Protection Training is Beneficial on the Job

All workers should have a clear understanding of the organization’s fire safety plan, and be familiar with the location and types of extinguishers available.

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Construction worker wearing PPE and using an electrical tool.
Tools
Best Practices to Remember When Using Electrical Tools

Because electrical tools are so commonly used, it's important to review required safety guidance and best practices to consider when using tools on the job.

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Stationary masonry saw sitting at a construction site, not currently in use.
Tools
Using Stationary Masonry Saws Safely for Construction Work

Stationary masonry saws are useful tools to have on the job site, but can be dangerous if safety precautions are not taken seriously.

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A digital tablet that has the word Benzene displayed.
HazMat
Benzene Health Hazards and Workplace Exposure Limits

A basic overview of benzene safety awareness including health hazards, exposure limits, PPE requirements, fire protection and first aid procedures.

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Close-up view of a walk-behind saw blade.
Tools
Safety Precautions for Construction Walk-Behind Saws

The hazards of operating a walk-behind saw, guidance for transport, and the safety precautions to prevent the dangers of carbon monoxide and silica dust.

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Workers Sitting Around a Training Banner
Best Practices
7 Critical Safety Topics to Include in Your Employee Training

Health and safety training should occur on a regularly scheduled basis or when there are new additions to a work environment or new events or situations.

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Two Construction Workers on Construction Site
Conduct
Improving Internal Communication Fosters Workplace Safety

Finding effective solutions to workplace communication can not only make your crews safer and more efficient but also lead to far fewer work-related conflicts.

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