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A worker standing on a platform ladder.
Ladders
Handle, Use, Transport, and Store Platform Ladders Safely

While they may seem safer than a traditional step ladder, if platform ladders are not used correctly, they can still lead to serious injuries.

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Two adults laying on colorful floats enjoying the pool.
Home & Holiday
Summer Heat Outdoor Safety Tips for Swimming and Boating

There are hazards with most summer activities, especially when the sun is intense and the temperatures rise, but most recreational mishaps are preventable.

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Awareness Campaigns
Join the Initiative: Construction Suicide Prevention Week

In September, Suicide Prevention Month, the construction industry devotes a week to tackling the critical issue of worker suicides and promoting mental health.

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Someone walking around their home and tripping on a lamp cord.
Home & Holiday
Practical Ways to Prevent Slips, Trips, and Falls at Home

Here's how anyone can be proactive about identifying and addressing slip, trip, and fall hazards around the home to significantly reduce the risk of injuries.

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Best Practices
Worker Participation is Key to Successful Safety Programs

A workplace safety and health program needs workers to participate in a meaningful way in order to be effective. Here's how to make that happen.

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A rat crawling up a thick rope.
Site Safety
Rodent Risks: Health Hazards and Damage in the Workplace

In addition to the health and sanitation risks introduced by mice and rats, when they invade the job site or work facility, rodents can cause quite a bit of damage.

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A lockout device and a tagout device on equipment.
Lockout Tagout
Lockout Tagout Devices Minimize Maintenance Hazards

Lockout/tagout devices are an essential component of an organization’s safety program to protect workers when the control of hazardous energy is required.

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Site Safety
The Hierarchy of Controls: Protecting Workers from Hazards

The Hierarchy of Controls is a framework for protecting workers from hazards that involves identifying, ranking, and implementing safeguards.

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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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