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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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A stylized image of two people shaking hands with the title of OSHA Strategic Partnership Program on top of the image.
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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A yellow hard hat and yellow gloves with a notepad that says Safety Inspection.
Best Practices
Job Site and Workplace Safety Inspection Best Practices

OSHA provides some great information for planning, preparing for, completing, and following up on a workplace or job site safety inspection.

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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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A danger sign on a fence outside a demolition project that says, "Danger, Demolition Work in Progress."
Site Safety
Even More Risks to Construction Workers During Demolition

All personnel on a demolition project need to be fully aware of the potential for unknown hazards and the safety precautions available to control these hazards.

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