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Construction Site, Missing Guardrails
Fall Protection
Guardrails are Important for Mitigating Fall Hazards

Guardrails are critical to help prevent falls, but they must be constructed properly and according to the strict OSHA standards set up for guardrails.

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Preventing Fatalities in the Construction Industry
Fall Protection
Preventing Fatalities in the Construction Industry

This study looks into the causes of fatalities in the construction industry with the intention of learning new methods of preventing worker fatalities.

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Lockout Tagout Lock Box
Lockout Tagout
How a Group Lockout Tagout Procedure Protects Workers

To make sure each worker is safe, use a step by step process which gives every worker the same level of protection as if they were working independently.

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Inside a grain storage bin.
Confined Spaces
Confined Space Hazards When Entering Grain Storage Bins

Suffocation is a leading cause of death in grain storage bins. Hazardous atmospheres can also be a hazard for grain storage workers.

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Trucks driving into a grain handling facility.
Site Safety
Dangers and Safety Precautions for Grain Handling Facilities

The grain handling industry can expose grain handling facility workers to numerous serious and life-threatening hazards and employee training is critical.

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Forklift loaded with boxes slowly moving up a ramp to load a truck.
Heavy Equipment
Forklift Safety on the Job Starts With Operator Safety Training

Although forklifts (powered industrial trucks) make work more efficient, they can pose serious hazards to those operating or working near them.

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Safety First, Boots
Personal Protection
Choose the Best Foot Protection for the Work Environment

You need protection top to bottom and foot protection is important for many jobs. Here's how to choose the best foot protection for your work environment.

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Woman Carrying Large Binders to Safety Training Room
OSHA
Protect Your People: How OSHA Helps Your Safety Program

How do you know if your safety program is good enough? Learn more about how OSHA is helping companies like yours improve their health and safety program.

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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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