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Sheet Metal Safety

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Sheet metal is used throughout the world in a variety of fashions. From manufacturing of automobiles, to erecting roofs, to making many things that you have around your home. Working with sheet metal also has many hazards associated with it. Here’s some important information on sheet metal safety. Sheet metal is very sharp, it is thin, and the […]

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Work Zone Safety

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According to The National Work Zone Safety Information Clearing-house during 2012 there were 39 work zone fatalities in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana combined. Employees being struck by vehicles or mobile equipment lead to numerous work zone fatalities or injuries each year. Work zones need traffic controls identified by signs, cones, barrels and barriers to remain […]

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Wood Dust Safety

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Did you know wood dust can become a potential health problem when particles from wood become airborne? These particles have the potential to cause allergic respiratory symptoms, mucosal and non-allergic respiratory symptoms, and in some cases cancer. Here’s some information on wood dust safety. Working in a facility that does business of cutting wood usually […]

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Women in Construction

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According to OSHA, The number of women employed in the U.S. construction industry grew substantially, by 81.3% from 1985 to 2007; however, due to a loss of over 2.5 million construction jobs from 2007 to 2010, there has been a sharp decline of women working. In addition to the safety concerns faced by all construction […]

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Winter Road Safety Kit Checklist

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Better to be safe than sorry when winter weather strikes. Have a Winter Road Safety Kit in your automobile. The Ohio State Highway Patrol, the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management and NOAA recommend the following in their Winter Road Safety Kit Checklist: Bag of sand or kitty litter for traction Blankets / Sleeping bag Bottles of water Candles Cell […]

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Winter Sun Safety

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When faced with a hot, sunny day at the beach, most of us recognize the need for sunglasses and sunscreen. When faced with the same kind of day at work, most workers also recognize they need protection from the sun’s harmful rays. But what about winter sun safety? How many people consider winter sun to be harmful?Unfortunately, few take […]

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Winter Driving Safety

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When it’s time to put the beach towels away, the convertible in the garage, and start breaking out the snow shovels and the winter clothes, it means it’s also time to consider winter driving safety. After a wonderful long, hot summer, before we know it Old Man Winter is knocking on our door once again. Along with […]

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Walking Working Surfaces

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There are many things that make up this topic. Anytime we are at work we are on walking working surfaces. Housekeeping:  This is important for not only keeping a clean area, it also helps eliminate the chances for slips, trips, and falls. Clean up any liquids that present a slipping hazard. Never leave lumber around with […]

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Trenching and Excavation Hazards

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Trenching and Excavation hazards exist on most construction projects at one time or another. What this means to construction workers is, that you may or may not be involved in this activity, but still may be exposed to it and all of the hazards it may present to you. Some of the things to remember […]