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An effective Accident Prevention Program should include the defined responsibilities for management, supervisors, and employees. Management, by law, has responsibility for the safety and health of all employees as well as providing a safe workplace. Supervisors have responsibility for providing a safe workplace as well as managing the production issues.

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The National Safety Council estimates that more than 14,000 people die every year in highway crashes that would not have been fatal if seat belts had been used.  These 14,000 deaths could have been prevented by merely “buckling up.”

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When you work in an environment where hazards regularly occur, that is referred to as working in the “line of fire.” Every job is different, and many will require you to work in different scenarios that may put you in harm’s way. Due to the number of hazards on the jobsite, everyone working in the construction industry should always be fully educated about the hazards that they may face.

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To keep everyone safe at work, you need to make safe choices. For many, following protocol and safety precautions can be difficult. Not because they are stubborn or want to break the rules, but because they may feel they can get things done faster another way. Safety rules and precautions are put into place for a reason, and they need to be followed to the best of your ability at all times. Making excuses and taking shortcuts does not help anyone and sets a dangerous precedent for other workers on the job site.

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Workplace violence is a serious problem. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 524 workplace homicides in the U.S. in 2022, which was an 8.9% increase from the previous year. Violence in the workplace is never acceptable, and any violent, aggressive, or threatening behavior must be addressed immediately.

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The Sonoma County Honor Field Foundation recognizes with dignity and respect the contributions to our freedom and safety Veterans, Active Duty Military and First Responders make. Rows upon rows of American flags stand as silent sentinels, each representing a story of courage, sacrifice, unwavering commitment. They honor those who have served, continue to serve. Join them in this important endeavor to celebrate and honor the heroes among us. May their sacrifices never be forgotten. Please take a look here at the website to learn more and see how you can get involved and show your appreciation towards this amazing cause.

When you come across a marked utility line while performing excavation work, you must use another method other than heavy equipment. Here are some ways you can properly hand dig in these areas.

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Overhead work creates risk for everyone below. A small tool, bolt, piece of material, or scrap falling from height can cause serious injury even if the work above seems minor. Workers should identify overhead hazards before starting. Ladders, scaffolds, lifts, roofs, mezzanines, cranes, buckets, platforms, and elevated equipment can all create falling object exposure.

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