Safety articles on Site Safety

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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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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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Site Safety

Job Site Safety During Demolition Preparation Work

During demolition planning activities keep safety in mind when considering demo methods, equipment to be used, potential hazards, and PPE selection.

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Site Safety

Grease Trap Hazards and Safety Precautions for Employees

Safe grease trap design, training, and maintenance, as part of an overall workplace safety and health program, can prevent grease trap‑related incidents.

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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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