All safety Articles

Worker wearing gloves spreading out wet concrete during construction.
Site Safety
Concrete Production and Construction Safety Hazards

Concrete is one of the most widely used construction materials and safety hazards exist in all phases of production and construction work with concrete.

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Best Practices
Safety and Health Program Evaluation and Improvement

Periodically, employers should assess their safety and health program to make sure it is working as intended and achieving the goals set by the organization.

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Two workers wearing gloves and holding cleaning tools standing side by side as they prepare to start cleaning.
Health
Cleaning Chemicals at Work: Health Risks and Safety Tips

Employees who use cleaning chemicals on the job must be trained to understand the health risks and safety precautions to follow at work.

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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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Very messy office desk.
Office Safety
Good Housekeeping Practices Essential for Office Spaces

Good housekeeping includes keeping common and personal work areas clean, preventing fire hazards, and keeping stairways and exit routes safe.

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Vertical rebar that is capped to prevent an impalement hazard.
Fall Protection
How to Handle Impalement Hazards on Construction Sites

Safety precautions and best practices to consider when impalement hazards are a risk on the construction site.

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A construction worker in safety gear holding yellow caution tape inside a building under construction.
Site Safety
Hazard Recognition: Spotting Risks Before They Cause Harm

Many accidents happen because risks go unnoticed. Stay aware of changing conditions, unsafe actions, and hidden dangers to keep your workplace safe.

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A view of a tornado in the distance as seen from someone sitting in a vehicle.
Emergency
Job Site and Worker Safety During a Tornado Warning

Learn more about how businesses and construction sites can prepare their workers for tornadoes including the best ways to stay safe.

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Conduct
Lone Worker Safety: How to Stay Safe When Working Alone

Working alone poses unique challenges and risks because there is no one immediately available to offer assistance or support if something goes wrong.

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