Horseplay leads to many injuries and property loss damage incidents in the United States every year. A quick search on YouTube or Google will show you hundreds of these types of incidents. While you should enjoy the work that you do, your work should always be completed safely and responsibly. While horseplay may seem innocent and fun, it can lead to devastating consequences.
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On construction sites, mines, and other types of work sites, diesel engines are used frequently. Diesel engines power everything from water pumps to heavy equipment that allows for day-to-day activities to be completed efficiently.
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Surveying is a relatively repetitive and low-hazard task on its own. However, surveyors on construction sites face many different hazards while completing their work. It is important to evaluate the work environment and eliminate as many hazards as possible prior to beginning surveying activities onsite.
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Safety is often associated with paperwork in many workplaces. While many employees dislike the fact that there is so much paperwork involved in workplace safety, it is often necessary to have it.
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Water is one of the most important substances on Earth. All plants, animals, and people need water to survive. Water serves particularly important purposes for our bodies and our bodily functions- some of which you may not even be aware of.
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Cal/OSHA’s updated confined space safety regulations for construction will take effect January 1, 2026. These updates include definitions and employer requirements for identifying and managing confined spaces.
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Burn injuries are common both at home and in the workplace. The American Burn
Association states that there are over 40,000 hospitalizations each year due to burns. There
are a few different types of burn injuries.
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Fire extinguishers are designed to extinguish incipient stage fires. They also may serve as a life-saving device to escape to safety when a fire occurs. These life-saving devices can only do their job if they are functioning properly.
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Manlifts and scissor lifts are two pieces of equipment that many workers cannot imagine
working without. This equipment, if used correctly, provides quick and safe access to work
areas that at one time could only be reached from scaffolding or a crane’s manbasket.
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It is common knowledge that the number one cause of work-related fatalities is vehicle accidents. Most companies have at least one truck, if not a whole fleet of vehicles, and their drivers face the hazards of the roadway day after day. Sometimes a trip ends tragically. .
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