Sexual Harassment Prevention - Workplace Conduct Sexual harassment prevention requires maintaining a workplace where employees are treated with dignity and respect and are free from unwelcome sexual conduct. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and may expose both...

Foot Protection Foot injuries can occur quickly and may result in significant pain, lost work time, or permanent injury. Construction workers may be exposed to falling or rolling objects, sharp materials, nails, crushing hazards, slippery surfaces, chemicals, concrete, and electrical hazards. Proper footwear should be selected based on the hazards of the...

Cartridge-Type Respirator Safety Cartridge-type respirator safety requires workers to understand that air-purifying respirators have important limitations. They filter contaminants from surrounding air but do not supply oxygen and cannot be used safely in every hazardous atmosphere. Half-mask cartridge respirators may provide protection against certain gases, vapors, particulates, or combinations of contaminants, but...

Gasoline Safety Gasoline is a useful fuel, but it is also highly flammable and potentially deadly when handled improperly. Gasoline can cause fires, explosions, chemical exposure, and environmental contamination. Anyone who handles, transfers, stores, or uses gasoline must understand its hazards and follow safe work practices. Gasoline Hazards Gasoline itself does not burn—the...

Personal Safety in Public Places Everyday activities such as commuting, traveling between jobsites, walking through parking areas, and interacting with the public can expose employees to personal safety risks. People, traffic, surroundings, and unexpected events can be unpredictable. You cannot eliminate every risk, but you can reduce your exposure by staying alert,...

Basic Machine Safety Machines make work faster and more efficient, but their power can also cause serious cuts, crushing injuries, amputations, entanglement, and even death. Employees who operate or work around machinery must understand the machine’s hazards, use required guards, and follow established safe operating procedures. Know the Machine’s Danger Zones Most machinery...

Dangers Overhead Mechanical lifting equipment makes it easier and safer to move heavy materials, but it also creates serious struck-by and caught-between hazards. A dropped, swinging, or shifting load can cause severe injury or death. Whenever materials are being hoisted, stay alert to overhead operations and never position yourself beneath a suspended...

Confined Space Entry Don’t Become a Rescue Victim Confined spaces can contain hazardous atmospheres and other conditions capable of causing unconsciousness or death with little or no warning. One of the greatest dangers occurs when an untrained or improperly equipped person attempts to rescue a worker who has been overcome inside the...