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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.