All safety Articles

Welder
Tools
Safety Precautions for Welding, Cutting and Brazing Hazards

Welding, cutting and brazing tasks present unique hazards. Everyone working in the vicinity should have an understanding of safe work practices.

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Welder at Work
Tools
Welding Safety Hazards: How to Keep Yourself Safe at Work

When working on or repairing industrial equipment, it is crucial that you realize the four biggest welding safety hazards and know how to protect yourself.

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Construction worker wearing a hardhat working up high.
Fall Protection
Why Working at Heights Requires Approved Fall Protection

Job sites must be set up in a way that prevents workers from falling off of overhead platforms, elevated workstations, into floor holes, or out of holes in the wall.

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A man drawing an arrow pointing up with words that say Safety Program Process Improvement.
Best Practices
Safety and Health Program Evaluation and Improvement

Periodically, employers should assess their safety and health program to make sure it is working as intended and achieving the goals set by the organization.

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A tired person trying to physically hold their eyelids open dramatically showing that they are exhausted.
Conduct
How Workers Can Reduce the Risks Associated with Fatigue

By building resilience, managing stress, and developing a consistent daily routine with good sleep habits, workers can reduce the risks associated with fatigue.

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Construction worker sitting down because his back hurts.
Health
Avoid Back Injuries With These Workplace Safety Tips

Don't put yourself in a position where you bend over...and you can't get back up. Follow these workplace safety tips to protect your back.

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A worker wearing a respirator and safety goggles.
Personal Protection
When Respiratory Protection is Required for Maximum Safety

Where toxic substances are present in the workplace and engineering controls are inadequate to reduce or eliminate them, respirators are necessary.

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Crane Lifting Heavy Load
Heavy Equipment
Working With Large Cranes Requires Specialized Training

Crane operators, workers rigging the load, and those guiding or working as a spotter must all be specially trained in their specific duties and tasks.

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Worker Holding iPad with Electronic Version of Safety Audit
Best Practices
Are Workplace Safety Audits Required or Redundant?

Safety Audits are a step forward as organizations become proactive with their safety programs instead of only being reactive when the unexpected happens.

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