Safety articles on Incidents

Industrial Washing Machine
Incidents

Traumatic Incident and the Dangers of Caught-in Hazards

This traumatic incident was a crushed-by death that should have never happened. Safety training, safety meetings, and safety procedures do save lives.

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Two Workers in a Trench
Incidents

Why Workers Should Never Enter an Unprotected Trench

Safety training should be adequate enough so all excavation workers understand why they should never enter an unprotected trench for their own safety.

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Close-up View of Large Water Truck
Incidents

Construction Worker Dies After Tragic Struck-by Incident

When workers are assigned to tasks in the vicinity of moving vehicles, the employer should require pre-work safety meetings for all employees on site.

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Wood Chipper
Incidents

Crushed-by Wood Chipper Machine Maintenance Incident

Wood chippers are dangerous, but this tragedy didn't happen the way you think. Lessons Learned reminder to always inspect heavy equipment prior to use.

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Colorful graphic with the words 'RCA Root Cause Analysis' and icons representing root, cause, and analysis.
Incidents

Effective Root Cause Analysis for Incident Prevention Success

Learn more about how an effective root cause analysis during an incident investigation can prevent future incidents and improve workplace safety.

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Two Step Ladders, One Has Fallen
Incidents

Lessons Learned From a Fatal Ladder Fall Incident

Review the lessons learned from this fatal ladder accident at your next safety meeting as you review fall hazard risks with your crews.

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Incidents

Workplace Incident Investigations Prevent Future Injuries

Incident investigations, along with a root cause analysis, should be happening after any injury, property damage event, or near miss happens on the job.

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