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A list of items you might want on your jobsite checklist. 

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Analyzing the job before you start so it gets done safely and efficiently.

How accident investigations proceed, and what to do if you were nearby or involved.

Selecting the right ladder for the job to keep you and your co-workers safe.

Preventing falls from temporary work surfaces by: choosing the right fall protection, selecting a safe tie-off point, and considering safe work practices before you climb up onto any elevated work surface.

Follow these safe work practices to keep yourself safe while using ladders.

What flash fires are, how they are caused, and what you can do to prevent them.

What you and your family can do to be prepared in case of an emergency situation.

Key points about safety while working with portable heaters.

Safe practices for working with flammable materials on the jobsite.

What to keep in mind before, during, and after performing hot work.

Working safely with flammable liquids requires patience and attention to detail.

Preparing an emergency plan at work and at home.

A list of tips to help you avoid the dangers of portable heating units.

What you should know to respond quickly and effectively if an accident occurs.

What is Hands-Only CPR, and how can it save someone's life?

Steps to take when someone suffers a flesh wound on the job.

Who are first responders, and what do they do to help before the professionals arrive?

Different techniques for controlling serious bleeding.

Several ways to protect yourself from insect and animal bites and stings on the job.

Using CPR and AEDs to increase a victim's chance of survival.

How to protect yourself from bloodborne diseases while helping a wounded person.

Types of burns, how to treat them, and when to seek professional medical attention.

Quick tips about first aid for head injuries on the job.

An overview of general first aid for cuts, a common jobsite injury.

Safety concerns created by cell phone use at work and while you drive.

Applying your workplace safety training at home to keep your family safe.

The 10 easiest ways to keep yourself safe at work.

The DOs and DON'Ts of working around heavy machines that can strike you or crush you.

How to prevent being struck by objects, equipment, or machines on the job.

The 4 leading causes of death on construction sites, and how you can protect yourself from these hazards.

A list of risks you shouldn't take, because your life is more important than getting the job done quickly.

Keeping yourself safe from foodborne illnesses.

Keeping the holidays festive and joyful by acknowledging and minimizing hazards that accompany this season.

Safe work practices that you should follow every day, regardless of how long you've been on the job.

Keeping yourself safe and focused on the job, where distractions can become deadly.

OSHA and SDSs provide information about how to properly store hazardous materials.

How to protect yourself from developing asbestosis and silicosis.

What information can be found on a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?

Situations you should watch for that can make it difficult for you to breathe.

An explanation of lead poisoning, how it is caused, and how you can protect yourself and those around you.

Asbestos exposure is most likely during building repairs, renovations, and demolitions. Understand the risks so you can protect yourself.

Prevent carbon monoxide poisoning at work and at home.

Take special precautions when you are working with wood that has been treated with chromated copper arsenate (pressure-treated wood).

How to use compressed gas cylinders safely to prevent injuries and even death.

How to control hazards when you're working around lead dust, so you don't bring the problem home.

How OSHA's chemical labels warn you about the hazards presented by hazardous materials.

Descriptions of asbestos and silica, and work practices you should take to control exposure hazards.

Using solvents safely and effectively on the job.

Make sure you understand your company's safety policy on silica before you start work that exposes you to silica dust.

A description of OSHA's standard regarding cranes and derricks.

Important safety information for before, during, and after operating a forklift.

Being aware of all utility hazards, both above and below the ground, before you begin a job.

Safe work practices for people operating or working near heavy equipment on the jobsite.

What you can do to ensure that you'll be safe working in a trench, before you even enter it.

Safe work practices that can help you avoid forklift-related accidents and injuries.

The 3 most important parts of completing a rigging job safely and efficiently.

How you can help in the event of a cave-in, without putting yourself and others in more danger.

Factors that can make forklift accidents more likely and what you can do to minimize these risks.

Ways to work safely whenever there is a crane on your jobsite.

Five practices that will keep operators, signal persons, and bystanders safe when working with diggers and excavators.

A list of things to check each and every time you inspect a forklift.

Working safely around power lines, which create electrocution hazards, a leading cause of workplace deaths.

How to keep yourself safe when working near cranes, even if you aren't the operator.

Who are qualified riggers and what knowledge do they have that will make the job safer?

The hazards that come with trench work, and what steps you can take to keep yourself safe.

Protecting yourself from crane-related accidents and injuries whether you are operating the crane or working nearby.

How you can stay safe while operating or working near digging and excavation machines.

Getting underground utilities marked before you dig is free, and it can save your life and the lives of your crew.

Safety tips for anyone working on or around a rigging job.

Guidelines your crew should be following whenever power lines pose a risk on the jobsite.

Why hearing loss can be dangerous on the job and what steps you can take to prevent this injury.

Once you've decided what type of respirator you need, how can you keep it clean and functioning properly?

What kinds of injuries can you protect yourself from by wearing eye protection?

How to pick the correct hard hat for the job and how to wear it so it protects you.

What you can do and wear to protect yourself from hazardous materials and chemicals on the jobsite.

You've probably been using hard hats your entire career, but do you know how they actually work?

How to pick the right respiratory protection for your job, and what steps you must take before you can use it.

Gloves can protect you from various workplace hazards.

Your options for hearing protection, and how you can tell when you need it.

What kind of gloves should you be wearing for this job?

Eye-related hazards on the jobsite, and which type of eye protection is the right one for the job.

How to protect your feet while you're on the job.

How to keep your temper in check and handle problems respectfully and safely with your co-workers.

How experienced workers become mentors, sometimes unknowingly, to young summer workers on the jobsite.

Evaluate your safety attitude. It's not too late for a course correction.

Focus on safety right from the start of the project. Renew your resolve to work safely every day.

Some ways that experienced workers can help young workers stay safe.

How to get the sleep you need so you can work safely and stay healthy.

How your safety attitude can help you have fewer incidents and actively work to make the jobsite safer.

Jobsite behaviors that are considered bullying.

Defining workplace violence, categories of aggressors, types of incidents, and ways to prevent violence at work.

Safety rules and how they benefit those who follow them.

Some of the jobs that young summer workers are NOT allowed to do.

When you ignore safety rules, take shortcuts, or forget to wear PPE, you increase your risk for being injured or killed.

When you're working nights, you need to make it a priority to get good rest.

Basic concepts of lockout/tagout.

Everyone has something to lose when there is drug and alcohol use on the jobsite.

A step-by-step description of lockout/tagout protocols and how they keep you safe.

Prevent theft and vandalism after hours.

If you're on the fence about quitting smoking, here are 10 reasons to stop for good.

Reasons not to get involved with substance abuse, the different levels of substance abuse, and resources for getting help.

Applying the principles of lockout/tagout procedures to power tool maintenance.

Keep employees safe, protect the public from hazards, and prevent tool and material theft.

Prescription painkillers can kill you.

Keep welding operations safe by taking precautions.

Having a plan in place before pouring concrete.

Fire prevention, severe weather, and electrical hazards that roofers face.

The many hazards that ironworkers face, and safe work practices to protect themselves.

Most of the work of a demolition happens before the wrecking starts.

Safe work practices necessary for a safe and successful concrete pour.

Water is just another hazard that you need to be prepared to control when you're working over or near bodies of water.

There is no room for error when you're installing concrete wall panels.

Safe work practices to follow during welding operations.

Demolition planning includes planning to control hazards that you are going to create.

Hazards that need to be controlled during masonry work, including: exposed rebar, chemical burns, and strains and sprains.

Hazards ironworkers face, including: falls, slips and trips, and overhead hazards.

When you prepare for a concrete pour, you have to control for large hazards such as falls, chemical burns, and pinch points, while controlling your risk for minor injuries like cuts, scrapes, and punctures.

Confined spaces may contain hazards that are difficult to escape. You need a plan---and a team---in place before you start confined-space work.

Safety rules to follow when using, storing, or working with compressed gas cylinders.

Avoiding accidents and injuries when you work with sharp tools, objects, and materials.

The DOs and DON'Ts of chainsaw safety.

Pneumatic tools present specific---and controllable---hazards.

Hand tools can inflict injuries, but safe work practices can protect you.

Safe work practices to follow when using woodworking machinery.

How to safely use, store, and maintain sharp tools, equipment, and materials.

Avoiding power saw hazards, including: electric shock, cuts, amputations, flying particles, and loud noise.

Cell phone use causes 1.6 million crashes each year. Hang up and drive safely.

Safety tips to follow whether you're driving through a work zone or working in one.

The specific hazards road workers face in work zones.

Guidelines to follow if you drive in bad weather or dangerous conditions.

Flaggers and how they can stay protected in work zones.

How to take care of your personal vehicle and drive safely.

Mild to severe heat-related illnesses: how to identify symptoms, how to treat them, and how to avoid them.

Ways to protect yourself, your vehicle, and the jobsite from cold-weather hazards.

The many kinds of hazards that different types of storms bring.

Heat stroke: a medical emergency that requires quick action and is easily prevented.

How to be smart about snow removal so you avoid injuries and other problems.

Make a plan so you can stay safe and avoid being caught outside when lightning strikes.

Storm-related damage can create jobsite hazards that make post-storm cleanup challenging.

Ways to stay cool when the weather changes and temperatures rise.

Anticipating weather hazards and being prepared so that stormy weather doesn't take you by surprise.

Dressing properly for cold conditions to avoid cold-related illnesses.