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SAFETY MATTERS Fall Protection Misconceptions
The construction industry suffers the vast majority of fatalities due to falls. There are many factors to consider when rules are invented because trainers take liberties and become self-interpreters of OSHA regulations. Citations are then issued due to misinformation, or consequences of accidents are made more severe due to improper use of the equipment. Read more Heat Illness Can Be Deadly
 Every year, thousands of workers become sick from exposure to heat, and some even die. These illnesses and deaths are preventable!year, thousands of workers become sick from exposure to heat, and some even die. These illnesses and deaths are preventable! • Drink Water often
• Rest in the shade
• Report heat symptoms early
• Know what to do in an emergency
To visit OSHA’s website and learn more about Heat Illness and download OSHA’s new Heat Smartphone app, click here.
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