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Site Safety
Protect Outdoor Workers in Dangerous Weather Conditions

Outdoor workers must be aware of the risks posed by different weather elements, including heat exhaustion, frostbite, wind damage, lightning strikes, and more.

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HazMat
HAZWOPER: OSHA's Guidelines for Hazardous Waste Safety

OSHA's HAZWOPER standard provides clear guidelines for the safe and effective handling of hazardous waste, protecting both workers and the environment.

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Awareness Campaigns
How Organizations Can Participate in Fire Prevention Week

Join the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and organizations across the nation this year in observing National Fire Prevention Week in October.

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Site Safety
Job Hazard Analysis (JHA): Focus on Incident Prevention

Workplace safety isn't just something that you think about once a month at a safety meeting. Learn more about job hazard analysis and why it's important.

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Conduct
Recognize and Minimize Hazardous Workplace Distractions

As a leading cause of on-the-job injuries, distractions can lead to missed safety cues, costly errors, lost productivity, dangerous mistakes, and fatalities.

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Work Zones
Internal Traffic Control: Keeping Workers Safe Within the Job Site

Internal Traffic Control Plans (ITCPs) improve safety on construction sites by organizing how vehicles and workers move within the work area.

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Fall Protection
All About Floor Holes: OSHA's Fall Protection Standards

Always look for areas on the job site that may have floor holes and be aware of holes that may not be adequately marked, covered, barricaded, or guarded.

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Fall Protection
Floor Holes Can Pose Significant Slip, Trip and Fall Risks

Floor holes are one area where many workers forget to take the necessary safety measures to protect themselves and their co-workers.

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Health
Workers' Rights When It Comes to Chemical Hazards at Work

The goal of the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) standard is to ensure that workers know about chemical hazards at work and how to protect themselves.

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