Change can be good or bad, depending on what the change is and, more importantly, how you react to it. Change is a fact that is inevitable, and we all need to deal with it as best we can. Individuals who adapt and embrace change are the ones who continue to thrive, whether that is at home or in the workplace.
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Skid steers are a common piece of equipment found in a variety of industries. While they are small in size, the danger these machines can pose can be large.
It is critical to take time to recognize the hazards present during the operation of skid steers so that the necessary best practices can be followed.
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Complacency is often a focal point when discussing workplace safety at many companies. For the most part, we understand what complacency is and what areas of work or life it affects us in.
However, even though we may acknowledge it, we may not fully grasp the consequences it can have or what we need to do to overcome it.
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Without the use of hand tools, the completion of a construction project would be nearly impossible.
Yet, as vital as they are, they are often the cause of serious accidents.
All too frequently, hand tools are used improperly or when they are defective.
Since we use hand tools continually, it is important they be used properly.
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The importance of being warmed up prior to starting construction work (or any work involving heavy lifting) is just like getting ready for a sporting event.
Stretching is a means to avoid the most common body sprain/strain injuries.
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Nearly all construction sites are filled with various sounds and noises. Each sound we hear is the result of an action of a worker using a tool or a piece of equipment.
In nearly every case, a tool or piece of equipment will signal its breakdown by a change in the normal operating sound.
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We all know that there must be a cause for an accident to happen. In order to avoid accidents, we must remove the cause.
Every cause is a result of an unsafe act or unsafe condition. By recognizing the unsafe act or condition, we can effectively remove the exposure to them.
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Chocking and blocking prevents accidental or unintended movement of mobile equipment
and cargo while workers are loading, unloading, hitching, unhitching, or performing service
or maintenance.
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