Safety articles on Site Safety

Black Widow Spider
Site Safety

Protect Workers from the Bite of Black Widow Spiders

If black widow spiders are present in your area of the country, please raise awareness with employees at least once a year during a safety meeting.

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Bee on a Flower
Site Safety

How to Keep Workers Safe from Insects and Bee Stings

For some workers, it's simply a nuisance and hazard of working outdoors, for others, bees and insects can literally put them in a life or death situation.

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A construction worker in safety gear holding yellow caution tape inside a building under construction.
Site Safety

Hazard Recognition: Spotting Risks Before They Cause Harm

Many accidents happen because risks go unnoticed. Stay aware of changing conditions, unsafe actions, and hidden dangers to keep your workplace safe.

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Two hard hats on a construction site with lightning seen in the background.
Site Safety

Outdoor Worker Safety Tips for Thunderstorms and Lightning

Review lightning hazards and safety recommendations for outdoor workers provided by OSHA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

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Machine covered with yellow guards.
Site Safety

Machine Guards are Critical to the Safety of Workers

Moving machine parts have potential to cause severe workplace injuries. Any machine part, function, or process that may cause injury must be safeguarded.

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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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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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