All safety Articles

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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Ladders
Ladder Inspections are an Important Part of Workplace Safety

Ladder inspections aren't difficult, but workers should be trained to know what they are looking for, when a ladder is safe to use, and when repairs are required.

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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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Hazard Sign and Caution Tape
Emergency
How to Respond in an Active Shooter Situation at Work

A safety meeting on active shooter response is an opportunity to discuss security measures already in place and site-specific details employees should know.

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Temporary Utility Work Ahead Sign for Work Zone
Work Zones
Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Sign Requirements

Signs used for temporary traffic control must follow strict requirements to ensure they are standardized, understandable, and recognizable to motorists.

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Outdoor safety meeting with social distancing.
Health
Social Distancing Safety Precautions for the Workplace

Safety precautions to consider that can help when employees may be required or advised to practice physical or social distancing measures while at work.

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Industrial Trash Compactor
Heavy Equipment
Safety Awareness for Industrial Trash Compactor Hazards

Workers who load or work near open top trash compactors need to be aware of the unique hazards of these large machines, essential for many companies.

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Two workers near a motorized pallet jack.
Materials Handling
Pallet Jacks: How to Make Swift Work of Heavy Loads Safely

Pallet jacks are essential in many manufacturing and distribution work environments, but all team members need to understand how to work with them safely.

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Warehouse Worker on Extension Ladder Taking Inventory with a Clipboard
Ladders
Extension Ladders for Shops, Warehouses, and Distribution

Many industries require workers to access elevated areas and an extension ladder can be useful, but if improperly used, can result in unfortunate incidents.

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