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Confined Space Permit at Entrance of Confined Space
Confined Spaces
How to Safely Work in a Permit-Required Confined Space

If workers must enter permit-required confined spaces, then a written permit program as well as the use of detailed confined space permit is needed.

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Boom Lift has Fallen Over in Middle of Street
Incidents
Lessons Learned About Fall Protection Safety on Boom Lifts

Boom lifts are effective when you need to access heights without the expense of a crane or the hassle of scaffolding, but tip over hazards are a real concern.

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Worker climbing up a step ladder.
Ladders
What to Cover During Your Next Step Ladder Safety Meeting

With so many rules on how safely use a step ladder on the job, here are the important points to cover during your next safety meeting on ladder safety.

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Handyman Fell Off Ladder
OSHA Focus Four
Fall Hazards Found in These Typical Work Activities

It's always a good idea to have a safety meeting on fall protection, fall hazards identification and fall prevention at least once every three months.

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Generic Hazard Sign with Exclamation Point
Site Safety
Hazard Signs You Might See at Work and What They Mean

Here are some of the most common variations of hazard signs that you might see in the workplace and how you can interpret their meaning.

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View from inside of a silo, confined space
Confined Spaces
Invisible and Potentially Deadly Hazards of Confined Spaces

Confined spaces, like pipelines, may appear to be safe but can contain invisible hazards such as dangerous fumes, vapors, or insufficient oxygen.

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Fire Extinguisher on Concrete Post
Fire
How to Use a Fire Extinguisher to Safely Put Out a Fire

If it's allowed as a component of the workplace fire prevention plan, employees should be trained to safely use the fire extinguishers available at work.

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First Responder Providing First Aid
HazMat
When Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens is a Risk at Work

Any employee on clean-up duty or administering first aid has the opportunity to be exposed to bloodborne pathogens on the job. Understand the risks.

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Lockout Tagout Locks and Tag
Lockout Tagout
Always Use Lockout and Tagout Together to Maximize Safety

With hazardous energy, many workers get confused about lockout/tagout because they think it only applies to electrical work - and that can be a grave mistake.

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