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Fixed Ladder
Ladders
Are Fixed Ladders Really Any Safer Than Portable Ladders?

While fixed ladders may seem safer in a work environment than portable ladders, there are still many safety issues that must be considered.

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First Aid Medical Bag
Incidents
First Aid Basics Vital to the Skilled Trades Industry

Learn more about the first aid basics that are the most vital for the skilled trades industry and provide a good foundation for your workforce.

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Fire in Office Building, Exit Sign Visible
Fire
Take Safety Precautions to Avoid Fire Hazards at Work

Safety meetings help workers recognize potential fire hazards and take every safety precaution to avoid potentially deadly situations on their job sites.

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Periodic table tile for arsenic showing the atomic number 33, symbol As, name Arsenic, and atomic weight 74.92.
HazMat
Arsenic Awareness: Hazards and Safe Work Practices

Arsenic hazards are not always obvious. It's important to know about the materials you are working with, exposure risks, and how to use proper controls.

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A work bench with a lot of tools.
Tools
Tool Care and Storage: Why It Matters More Than You Think

Caring for tools is part of the job. Store them right, use them correctly, and keep your crew safe, productive, and ready to work.

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Clipboard with a printed Job Hazard Analysis form showing columns for job steps, potential hazards, and control methods.
Site Safety
Why Every Crew Needs a Job Hazard Analysis for Safety

A Job Hazard Analysis helps identify risks before work begins, ensuring hazards are controlled and crews can work safely on every task.

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Shelter-in-Place sign.
Emergency
How to Stay Safe During an Emergency and Shelter-in-Place

An event that requires shelter-in-place may happen quickly, without much warning, so it’s important to know the emergency procedures ahead of time.

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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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Supervisor wearing a hard hat and safety vest is overseeing the recycling plant with several conveyor systems.
Site Safety
How to Protect Workers from Conveyor-Related Hazards

Because conveyor hazards vary, it is important that machine guarding, secondary safeguarding, and lockout/tagout practices are implemented effectively.

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