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National Safety Month Week 4: Slips Trips and Falls

With falls the second-leading cause of unintentional injury-related death, this week of National Safety Month, we’ll focus on reducing slips, trips and falls.

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OSHA Edge Guarding: How to Prevent Falls in Construction

Are you at risk of an OSHA Edge Guarding violation? Learn what's in the OSHA standard, reasons why violations happen, and how to protect your workforce.

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Fall Hazards in Construction: Your Prevention Checklist

When looking at OSHA’s top 10 most cited standards, the clear winner for most violations goes to fall hazards on roofs, scaffolds, lifts, and ladders.

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National Safety Month Week 2: Slips Trips and Falls

With falls the second-leading cause of unintentional injury-related death, this week of National Safety Month, we’ll focus on reducing slips, trips and falls.

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OSHA Scaffolding: How to Stay In Line With OSHA’s Standard

What is OSHA’s scaffolding standard? Why are scaffolding violations so common? How can you avoid one? Find the answers and more in this KPA article.

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Fall Protection: How to Avoid the Most Common OSHA Violation

Falls are the #1 reason employees get hurt or killed at work. Learn how to keep your workers safe and comply with OSHA’s fall protection and training standards.

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Don't Get Caught Cherry Picking: Aerial Lift Best Practices

A fairly common practice - renting an aerial or scissor lift to access elevated signs, roofs, and lights. Lift fines for improper use often exceed $10,000, reminding operators of the safety and financial importance of proper operating.

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OSHA and Ladder Safety: What You Need to Know

OSHA has specific rules about using and working near ladders, as well as how ladders should be designed. Learn what you need to know in this KPA article.

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