Safety articles on Site Safety

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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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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Site Safety

Protect Outdoor Workers in Dangerous Weather Conditions

Outdoor workers must be aware of the risks posed by different weather elements, including heat exhaustion, frostbite, wind damage, lightning strikes, and more.

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A danger sign on a fence outside a demolition project that says, "Danger, Demolition Work in Progress."
Site Safety

Even More Risks to Construction Workers During Demolition

All personnel on a demolition project need to be fully aware of the potential for unknown hazards and the safety precautions available to control these hazards.

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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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Trucks driving into a grain handling facility.
Site Safety

Dangers and Safety Precautions for Grain Handling Facilities

The grain handling industry can expose grain handling facility workers to numerous serious and life-threatening hazards and employee training is critical.

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Forklift operator in warehouse.
Site Safety

Safety Training for Warehouse Workers and Forklift Operators

Safety precautions all warehouse workers need to be trained on include PPE, forklifts, housekeeping, materials handling, ladder safety, and fall hazards.

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