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Best Practices
How to Establish a Workplace Safety Committee

A safety committee is a group formed within an organization that functions to serve as an advocate for workplace health and safety.

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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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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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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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A worker acting as a spotter while guiding the driver of a large truck.
Driving Safety
Ground Guiding Spotter Safety for Trucks and Equipment

A spotter may be recommended for ground guiding trucks or equipment at the job site when the driver doesn't have full view of the working area and hazards.

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Site Safety
Navigating Hazardous Ground Conditions for Worksite Safety

Unsafe ground conditions can introduce new hazards on outdoor job sites which can slow down projects and can also be dangerous for workers.

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