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A tired person trying to physically hold their eyelids open dramatically showing that they are exhausted.
Conduct
How Workers Can Reduce the Risks Associated with Fatigue

By building resilience, managing stress, and developing a consistent daily routine with good sleep habits, workers can reduce the risks associated with fatigue.

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A bright yellow safety poster that says October is National Protect Your Hearing Month.
Awareness Campaigns
Take Action: October is National Protect Your Hearing Month

Every October, businesses across the nation come together to raise awareness about noise-induced hearing loss during National Protect Your Hearing Month.

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Office Safety
Office Chair Use and Assembly Safety Tips and Precautions

Workplace safety considerations for the use, care, inspection, and assembly of office chairs including ergonomic risk factors and wear and tear concerns.

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A car carefully stopped behind a stop sign in a suburban intersection.
Driving Safety
On the Road, Defensive Driving is Safe, Smart, and Steady

Important defensive driving tips for safe drivers to practice on every drive, including preparation, observation, visibility, and anticipation.

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Home & Holiday
How Everyone Can Stay Safe and Cool During Hot Weather

When it’s hot outside it’s important that everyone take measures to stay cool, remain hydrated, keep informed, and take care of those that need extra help.

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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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Portable step ladder at indoor construction site.
Ladders
How to Keep Workers Safe While Using Portable Ladders

Workers must be trained in ladder safety and must follow safe ladder use guidelines every time they use a portable ladder on the job.

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OSHA
The Benefits of OSHA's Strategic Partnership Program

The OSHA Strategic Partnership Program (OSPP) provides opportunities for OSHA to partner with employers, workers, associations, and organizations.

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A yellow hard hat and yellow gloves with a notepad that says Safety Inspection.
Best Practices
Job Site and Workplace Safety Inspection Best Practices

OSHA provides some great information for planning, preparing for, completing, and following up on a workplace or job site safety inspection.

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