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HazMat
Protect Workers Who Use Hazardous Chemicals on the Job

When warnings are ignored or PPE isn't used, chemicals used on the job can cause hazardous short-term side effects and even severe injuries or illness.

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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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Conduct
Recognize and Minimize Hazardous Workplace Distractions

As a leading cause of on-the-job injuries, distractions can lead to missed safety cues, costly errors, lost productivity, dangerous mistakes, and fatalities.

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HazMat
How to Implement an Effective HazCom Program

Companies that have hazardous chemicals in use are required by OSHA’s HazCom Standard (HCS) to implement a hazard communication program.

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Conduct
How a Negative Attitude at Work Can Affect Worker Safety

Attitudes at work can positively or negatively affect our behavior. There are many ways to keep up a positive attitude at work, especially when it comes to safety.

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Conduct
Situational Awareness is an Important Safety Skill at Work

Situational awareness is an on-the-job safety skill that is critical for hazard identification, effective decision making, and accident prevention.

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Conduct
Complacency at Work is Dangerous and Can Lead to Injuries

It’s important that workers and managers recognize the signs of complacency before they become dangerous missteps during the workday.

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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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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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