All safety Articles

Signs at the entrance of a construction site.
Site Safety
Choose the Best Safety Sign for Every Job Site Situation

Don't assume everyone is aware of clear and present danger, signs are important! If there is a potential hazard, signs must be visible at all times.

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Assorted Utility Flags in Grass
Excavations
Always Call 811 Before Digging, Excavating, or Trenching

Utility color codes and white lining matter before digging. Know what markings mean and how calling 811 helps prevent strikes and serious hazards.

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Man at Home, Upset by Drug and Alcohol Consumption
Conduct
When Drug and Alcohol Use Causes Disruptions at Work

Work tasks may require alertness, concentration, and accurate reflexes. Impairment due to drug and alcohol use can affect job attendance and performance.

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Workers Using Fall Protection
Fall Protection
Falls from Ladders, Scaffolds and Roofs Can Be Prevented

Here are the best points to emphasize when you hold your next safety meeting or toolbox talk about workplace fall prevention and protection.

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Magnifying glass demonstrates that we all have germs on our hands.
Health
High Standards for Personal Hygiene Reduce Risk at Work

Practicing effective hygiene habits at work can help provide an atmosphere of cleanliness, orderliness, and safety while also preventing the spread of illness.

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Construction Worker Falling Off Ladder
OSHA Focus Four
Slip, Trip and Fall Hazards Common on Construction Sites

Workers must recognize the common trip and fall hazards that can be found during construction and all workers have the right to be protected from fall hazards.

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Lowered Scissor Lift With Two Painters Wearing Fall Protection
Scaffolds & Lifts
Scissor Lifts Allow Workers to Work at Heights Safely

Scissor lifts are safe and stable when used properly by a trained operator. But what are the common hazards that cause the most scissor lift accidents?

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Boom Lift has Fallen Over in Middle of Street
Incidents
Lessons Learned About Fall Protection Safety on Boom Lifts

Boom lifts are effective when you need to access heights without the expense of a crane or the hassle of scaffolding, but tip over hazards are a real concern.

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Overhead view of a construction worker on an aerial lift.
Scaffolds & Lifts
Understanding the Unique Potential Hazards of Aerial Lifts

Extensible and Articulating Boom Lifts are useful pieces of equipment with specialized features, uses, and also unique potential hazards.

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