Safety articles on Site Safety

Construction worker at outdoor construction site holding contractor plans and wearing a yellow hardhat.
Site Safety

Risks that Contractors and Workers Face on the Job

A robust safety program helps minimize risk to your workforce and keeping your insurance up to date will help your company weather any future liabilities.

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Cottonmouth Snake
Site Safety

Cottonmouth Snakes Can Be a Threat on Outdoor Job Sites

Cottonmouth and other venomous snakes can be a real hazard for some workers, and if that's the case they should be trained on how to protect themselves.

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Lab worker using a biosafety cabinet.
Site Safety

Safety Precautions for Biosafety Cabinets (BSCs) in the Lab

If used correctly biosafety cabinets (BSCs) protect laboratory workers and the immediate lab environment from infectious aerosols generated within the cabinet.

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Coral Snake on Mulch
Site Safety

Reminders About Coral Snake Dangers for Outdoor Workers

For outdoor workers there may be the opportunity to encounter venomous snakes on the job and safety training should include how to watch for snakes.

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Copperhead Snake
Site Safety

Copperhead Snakes Can Be a Threat on Outdoor Job Sites

Copperhead snakes are not usually aggressive but it's important for outdoor workers to understand the threat and know what to do if they see a snake.

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Orange and white street barricade with two signs that say Detour and Crosswalk Closed.
Site Safety

Barricades are an Important Component of Work Area Safety

If there is a potential hazard appropriate barricades must be in place. Do you know what can safely be used as a barricade if used properly?

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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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