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Strains & Sprains
Strains & Sprains Jim Wood

Construction is a physically demanding job, and the physical demands can place stress on the body. The physical stresses can...

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Ladder Safety
Ladder Safety Jim Wood

Falls continue to be one of the leading causes of injury and death in construction. Among construction workers, an estimated...

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Struck-By – Avoiding Equipment Kickback
Struck-By – Avoiding Equipment Kickback Jim Wood

A type of struck-by injury experienced too frequently in construction is a person being struck by a saw or a...

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Cylinder Storage & Safety
Cylinder Storage & Safety Jim Wood

Compressed gas cylinders that are not stored correctly or mishandled may rupture violently, releasing their hazardous contents or becoming dangerous...

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Utility Knife Safety
Utility Knife Safety Jim Wood

Hand lacerations are the most common hand injury in the workplace (63%). They are the Number 2 leading cause of...

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Hard Hat Inspection & Maintenance
Hard Hat Inspection & Maintenance Jim Wood

Hard hat manufacturers recommend that hard hats be replaced every five years, regardless of appearance, as performance decreases after that...

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First Aid Basics
First Aid Basics Jim Wood

Contractors are required to have at least one person on the worksite with first aid training. However, it is a...

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Work Zone Safety – Night Construction Work
Work Zone Safety – Night Construction Work Jim Wood

Reduced visibility during night construction can increase the amount time it takes for a motorist to see and respond to...

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Noise Exposure & Hearing Protection
Noise Exposure & Hearing Protection Jim Wood

In the United States, hearing loss is the third most common chronic physical condition after high blood pressure and arthritis....

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