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Site Safety
Barricades are an Important Component of Work Area Safety

If there is a potential hazard appropriate barricades must be in place. Do you know what can safely be used as a barricade if used properly?

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Assorted Fire Extinguishers
Fire
7 Types of Fire Extinguishers and When to Use Them

Explore 7 different types of portable fire extinguishers that may be available in the workplace and the specific fires they can be used to extinguish.

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Lockout Tagout
5 Reasons Why Lockout Tagout Training is Important

Lockout/Tagout training is necessary when working in industrial settings. Don't assume everyone understands the importance of lockout/tagout procedures!

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Awareness Campaigns
Workplace Activities for National Safety Month in June

June is recognized as National Safety Month as organizations around the country raise awareness on reducing the leading causes of injuries and death.

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Ladders
Why You Should Always Inspect Step Ladders Before Use

Step ladder inspections are a very important step to avoid serious injuries. Workers must ensure the ladder they will use is in safe working order.

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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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Workers Using Fall Protection
Fall Protection
Falls from Ladders, Scaffolds and Roofs Can Be Prevented

Here are the best points to emphasize when you hold your next safety meeting or toolbox talk about workplace fall prevention and protection.

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Skylight
Incidents
Unguarded Skylight Results in Roofer's Tragic Death

Proper covers, guardrails and signage must be utilized for floor hole hazards, including skylights, to prevent deadly incidents, like this one.

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Worker in Bucket Truck
Scaffolds & Lifts
Bucket Trucks are Safe Equipment with Trained Operators

Bucket trucks provide a safe and stable work platform in a variety of situations when used with specific recommendations from the manufacturers.

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