All safety Articles

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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Assorted paints and chemicals in a garage that can be fire hazards.
Home & Holiday
Protect Your Family by Using and Storing Flammables Safely

Flammable and combustible liquids and gases can be fire hazards because their vapors ignite easily so extra precautions are needed when using at home.

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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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Hierarchy of Controls shown as a 3-D image
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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Lightning against a colorful blue background.
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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Large drum with hazardous chemical warnings on it and a person is holding up a pair of safety glasses.
HazMat
Protect Workers Who Use Hazardous Chemicals on the Job

When warnings are ignored or PPE isn't used, chemicals used on the job can cause hazardous short-term side effects and even severe injuries or illness.

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A driver looking out the rear mirror while driving in reverse.
Driving Safety
Backing Up Safely: A Skill All Drivers Should Master

Every time vehicles or equipment are going in reverse there is a new opportunity for a dangerous back over or struck-by incident.

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Bulls-eye rash on a person's leg that indicates a likely Lyme Disease infection.
Health
The Danger of Lyme Disease from Ticks for Outdoor Workers

This article covers health risks and work precautions for all outdoor personnel, but especially those who may work in an at-risk area for Lyme disease.

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A person wearing a green sweater holding a large box full of holiday decorations.
Home & Holiday
Safety Tips for Decorations to Keep the Holidays Festive

Following some important safety tips while decorating for the holidays is a great first step towards ensuring a happy occasion for everyone.

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