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OSHA General Duty Clause
OSHA
OSHA's General Duty Clause and Why It's Important

What happens when there is no OSHA standard on a specific safety hazard? Learn more about how OSHA's General Duty Clause might apply at your organization.

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Loader and Dump Truck on Construction Site
Heavy Equipment
Dump Truck Hazards to Cover During the Next Toolbox Talk

Construction workers should remember that working around heavy equipment, like dump trucks, puts them at risk for struck-by, caught-in, and other hazards.

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Boom Lift Basket
Incidents
Lessons Learned: Boom Lift Blunt Force Trauma Incident

When do you need additional fall protection when working on man lifts? Learn more about man lift fall protection from this tragic incident.

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Construction Worker Climbing Extension Ladder
Ladders
Extension Ladder Safety Tips for Construction Workers

Construction tasks often require workers to be on surfaces above ground level. The use of an extension ladder provides easy access to those elevated areas.

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Worker Demonstrating Fall Rescue Basics
Fall Protection
Personnel Working at Heights Need a Fall Rescue Plan

Workers in many industries face potential fall hazards. Any organization that has personnel working at heights should have a fall rescue plan implemented.

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Fixed Ladder
Ladders
Are Fixed Ladders Really Any Safer Than Portable Ladders?

While fixed ladders may seem safer in a work environment than portable ladders, there are still many safety issues that must be considered.

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Aerial Lift Fall Hazard
Fall Protection
Working at Heights Without Fall Protection Can Be Deadly

On any construction site, one wrong step could become very serious, very fast. Take a look at these images and see how easily you can spot the fall hazards.

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Industrial Equipment with Lock and Tag in place for Lockout/Tagout
Lockout Tagout
Stay Safe When Restoring Service After Lockout Procedures

When the servicing or maintenance is completed, lockout/tagout procedures for restoring service should be used to make sure all workers are protected.

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Emergency Action Plan
Emergency
Construction Sites Need Specific Plans for Emergencies

Emergency Action Plans provide site-specific procedures so workers know what is expected and what to do in the event of an emergency.

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