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Outdoor construction site where trenching is occurring surrounded by a chain link fence and a hazard warning sign.
Excavations
Workers Have the Right to Cave-in Hazard Protection

A cave-in is a real possibility if there is no protection and workers should be aware of the specific type of protection they need to keep them safe.

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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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Excavator
Heavy Equipment
Why It's Important to Keep Heavy Equipment Maintained

Heavy equipment is needed on every construction site. Keeping heavy equipment in good working condition can often prevent serious or even fatal incidents.

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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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Construction Worker Inspecting, Then Wearing Personal Fall Protection System (PFAS)
Fall Protection
Train Employees to Inspect and Wear Their PFAS Correctly

Personal Fall Arrest Systems can be tricky, so employees must know how to wear them correctly and what to look for during a PFAS inspection.

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Man Lifting a Box
Health
Prevent Back Injuries at Work with These Lifting Techniques

No awkward twisting, don't lift over your head, don't handle objects incorrectly, use proper technique, keep it close... let's focus proper lifting.

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Forklift Inspection
Heavy Equipment
Forklifts: When to Check and Inspect

Find out exactly what OSHA standards require when it comes to forklift inspections.

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Buried Gas Line Yellow Utility Flag
Excavations
Don't Forget to Call 811 Before You Dig at Any Depth

Trenching and excavation hazards posed by striking buried underground utilities include property damage, injury, electrocutions and even explosions.

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Worker with Hard Hat and Dollars
OSHA
OSHA's Safety Pays Calculator Benefits Every Company

Understand how implementing a workplace safety program is not only the right thing to do, but also a wise decision that will save your company money.

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