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A graphic of personal protective equipment and a safety first sign with the words Short Service Employees.
Best Practices
Ensuring the Safety of Short Service Employees on the Job

Workplace safety is one area that is critically important for management to focus on during the new hire training period of short service employees.

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Daylight Saving Time Means Spring Forward
Home & Holiday
How Daylight Saving Time Can Affect Workplace Safety

Daylight saving time can cause quite a disruption in our schedules and affect our mental and physical health for a few days until our bodies adjust.

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A crane lifting a heavy load near overhead power lines.
Electrical
Construction Safety When Working Near Overhead Power Lines

Overhead power lines at the job site are extremely dangerous due to high voltage and using tools and equipment that can contact the lines increases the risk.

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Emergency Action Plan
Emergency
Construction Sites Need Specific Plans for Emergencies

Emergency Action Plans provide site-specific procedures so workers know what is expected and what to do in the event of an emergency.

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A sign on a hiking trail that says Caution Poison Ivy.
Home & Holiday
Protect Yourself from Poison Ivy When Hiking and Gardening

The best way to avoid poison ivy is to become familiar with what the plant looks like and stay away from it.

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Poisonous Plants
Site Safety
Poisonous Plants are Irritating for Outdoor Workers

Workers need to recognize the hazards, avoid contact with potentially harmful plants, and know how to protect themselves on the job.

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Workers Shoveling Snow
Health
How to Prevent Cold Stress at Work, Inside or Outside

Guidance on the best ways to prevent cold stress injuries and illnesses at work and recommendations for the best clothing to wear in cold environments.

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Personal Protection
Hard Hats are Important PPE in the Construction Industry

Protecting workers from potential head injuries is a critical component of any workplace safety program, especially in the construction industry.

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Person Holding Portable Grinder with Two Hands
Tools
The Use, Care and Safety of Handheld Portable Grinders

Handheld portable grinders are versatile tools but there are many safety precautions to consider and hazards to understand before using these power tools.

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