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Awareness Campaigns
How to Participate in Locator Safety & Appreciation Week

As a safety community, let's observe Locator Safety & Appreciation Week, as we take the opportunity to address the need to keep all locators safe on the job.

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Messy construction site with scattered debris, cords, tools, and materials creating multiple trip hazards along a dirt walkway.
Site Safety
How Construction Site Housekeeping Improves Jobsite Safety

Reduce hazards, prevent injuries, and keep your construction site organized with effective housekeeping practices that support safety and productivity.

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Rainwater runoff flowing across an industrial yard toward a storm drain near storage barrels.
Site Safety
Stormwater Management: How to Prevent Runoff Pollution

Stormwater runoff can spread pollution. Learn best practices, sampling basics, and practical steps to prevent contaminated runoff from leaving your site.

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Tools
Safe Woodworking: Protecting Yourself in the Shop

When woodworking, housekeeping, equipment maintenance, machine guarding, personal protective equipment and rigorous safety measures are all important.

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Black dust cloud on a white background that says Combustible Dust in white letters.
Fire
Why Combustible Dust is Dangerous When Not Controlled

The dangers of combustible dust, how and why primary and secondary explosions occur, and general control measures facilities can implement or improve.

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Work Zones
Temporary Traffic Control Signs and Devices for Work Zones

Temporary traffic control signs and devices are an essential component of temporary traffic control effectiveness and overall work zone safety.

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Two Step Ladders, One Has Fallen
Incidents
Lessons Learned From a Fatal Ladder Fall Incident

Review the lessons learned from this fatal ladder accident at your next safety meeting as you review fall hazard risks with your crews.

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Fire
Classes of Fire: An In-Depth Look at Fire Prevention

When learning about fire protection and prevention on the job, it is important to understand the different types of fire that can happen at your workplace.

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Worker wearing a harness entering a confined space using a ladder.
Confined Spaces
Confined Space Fall Protection: Entry, Access, Exit, and Retrieval

Confined space fall hazards can occur during entry, exit, and work inside. Review safe access, fall protection, retrieval systems, and rescue planning.

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