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Worker on a job site wearing a safety vest that says, "Stop Work If Unsafe" on the back of the safety vest.
Best Practices
How to Empower Workers to Stop Unsafe Work

Stop Work Authority (SWA) empowers employees, at any level, to halt a job or task when a hazardous situation appears imminent, without fear of retribution.

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Two workers in hardhats leaning over a table with a sign that says Workplace Anti-Retaliation Programs.
OSHA
What Makes an Effective Workplace Anti-Retaliation Program

An effective anti-retaliation program improves employee engagement and helps protect employers and workers from violations of federal laws and regulations.

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Worker holding a digital table that says Hazard Identification and Assessment.
Best Practices
Workplace and Jobsite Hazard Identification and Assessment

A critical element of any effective safety and health program is a proactive, ongoing process to identify and assess workplace and jobsite hazards.

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Best Practices
Why the Safety Program Relies on Management Leadership

Management provides the leadership, vision, and resources that are critically needed to implement an effective safety and health program.

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A bag of dry cement with a small shovel in it.
Health
Health Hazards of Working With Cement in Construction

Workers using cement should know the health hazards, understand the risks, and follow safe working procedures necessary to limit harmful exposure.

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Black and Yellow banner that says: HAZWOPER Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response.
HazMat
HAZWOPER: OSHA's Guidelines for Hazardous Waste Safety

OSHA's HAZWOPER standard provides clear guidelines for the safe and effective handling of hazardous waste, protecting both workers and the environment.

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Hazardous Chemical in a Work Environment
Health
Workers' Rights When It Comes to Chemical Hazards at Work

The goal of the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) standard is to ensure that workers know about chemical hazards at work and how to protect themselves.

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A person's hand opening the nozzle on a smaller propane tank.
Fire
How to Handle and Work Near Propane Safely on the Job

Propane is a safe, efficient, and reliable fuel often used on the job but it must be handled, transported, and stored properly or it can be dangerous.

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Worker pushing a hand truck with two boxes on it.
Materials Handling
Safety Hazards and Precautions When Using Hand Trucks

While hand trucks can reduce risks associated with manual lifting, there are still safety precautions to follow when hand trucks are used for materials handling.

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