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Lead Hazard Warning Tape
HazMat
How Lead Exposure is Still a Danger for Some Workers

The workplace may offer the greatest potential for lead exposure. More than 1.5 million workers are potentially exposed to lead as a result of their jobs.

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Scene of the Trench Wall Collapse
Incidents
Without Cave-in Protection, an Excavation Turns Tragic

This contractor had a safety program but had not implemented the program or provided employees with safety training. Here's what went wrong.

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Industrial Worker is Sitting, Feeling Tired
Health
Strategies Workers Can Use to Manage Workplace Fatigue

Workplace injuries can increase when a worker's reaction time and awareness are decreased from being fatigued due to stress, anxiety, or lack of sleep.

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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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Crane Lifting Heavy Load
Heavy Equipment
Working With Large Cranes Requires Specialized Training

Crane operators, workers rigging the load, and those guiding or working as a spotter must all be specially trained in their specific duties and tasks.

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Bulls Eye Target, Winning Safety Goals
Best Practices
20 Winning Workplace Safety Goals

When is the best time to set new goals for your safety program and what are great initiatives that will improve every company? We've got some great ideas.

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Forklift Topple at Construction Site
Incidents
All Forklifts Are Not the Same: Why Training is Important

All forklift operators need to have the proper training before they jump in the driver's seat. This protects them and other workers in the area.

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Worker Wearing Various PPE
Personal Protection
Use Other Safety Controls First, PPE is the Last Defense

PPE is often used as the only protection for serious safety risks, but there are 4 other controls to be implemented first. PPE is the last line of defense.

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Warehouse Worker Tripped., Grasping at Hurt Knee
Fall Protection
How to Minimize Workplace Slip, Trip and Fall Risks

Slip, trip and fall hazards are lurking everywhere on the walking/working surfaces at work, but a good safety program can minimize those risks.

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