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Safety training should be adequate enough so all excavation workers understand why they should never enter an unprotected trench for their own safety.
Utility color codes and white lining matter before digging. Know what markings mean and how calling 811 helps prevent strikes and serious hazards.
Work tasks may require alertness, concentration, and accurate reflexes. Impairment due to drug and alcohol use can affect job attendance and performance.
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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The weekly safety meeting is a great time to remind heavy equipment operators to inspect their equipment daily and to test their back-up alarms regularly.
Holding regular safety meetings on electrical hazards can ensure all employees are protected against shocks and electrocution while on the job.
If employees are working outdoors or in any area where ticks could be present, it would be a good idea to have an annual safety meeting on tick avoidance.
