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Walking- Working Surfaces #rcec2 Slips, trips, and falls account for many industry accidents. Slips, trips, and falls are responsible for 10 percent of all accidental deaths. Read More: rcec2.blogspot.com/2025/08/walkin…

Carcinogens #rcec2 Carcinogens are hazardous substances at your jobsite that can cause cancer. This handout points out the Hazard Communication (HazCom) Standard’s requirements for handling carcinogens. Read More: rcec2.blogspot.com/2025/08/carcin…

Welding, Cutting & Brazing Overview #rcec2 Welding, cutting, and brazing are common procedures in many industries. Whenever weld­ing, cutting. Read More: rcec2.blogspot.com/2025/07/weldin…

Fire Prevention #rcec2 Welding and metal cutting operations produce molten metal, sparks, weld spatter, slag, and hot work surfaces. Read More: rcec2.blogspot.com/2025/07/fire-p…

Sun Exposure for Construction #rcec2 Sun exposure can do major damage — sunburn, skin cancer, and cataracts. Read More: rcec2.blogspot.com/2025/07/sun-ex…

Heat Related Illnesses and Injuries #rcec2 When your body is unable to cool itself through sweating, serious heat illnesses may occur. Read More: rcec2.blogspot.com/2025/07/heat-r…

Substance Abuse #rcec2 Worker impairment caused by mood-altering substances is not new. For several decades, alcohol has topped the list of drugs that can adversely impact an employee's health. Read More: rcec2.blogspot.com/2025/06/substa…

Powered Platforms #rcec2 Maintaining a safe work atmosphere on a powered platform involves proper inspection and maintenance of the powered platform, as well as a thorough understanding of emergency procedures. Read More: rcec2.blogspot.com/2025/06/powere…

Emergency Action Plans #rcec2 According to OSHA requirements, sometimes companies must have what is known as an emergency action plan (EAP), to plan for emergency situations and inform you of what you must do if and when they occur. Read More: rcec2.blogspot.com/2025/06/emerge…

Respiratory Protection #rcec2 Respiratory protection refers to the use of equipment and measures to prevent the inhalation of harmful substances, such as dust, fumes, gases, and vapors. Read More: rcec2.blogspot.com/2025/06/respir…

Personal protective equipment (PPE) #rcec2 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). PPE plays a crucial role in safeguarding our well-being and protecting us from potential hazards in our work environment. Read More: rcec2.blogspot.com/2025/06/person…

Safe Lifting #rcec2 Do you realize you may be risking serious injury. It's true if you don't lift correctly. Improper lifting causes back injuries that can take months and even years to heal. Read More: rcec2.blogspot.com/2025/05/safe-l…

Lead Operations #rcec2 Pure lead (Pb) is a heavy metal. It can combine with various other substances to form numerous lead compounds. Read More: rcec2.blogspot.com/2025/05/lead-o…

Back Safety #rcec2 Back disorders are listed in the "top ten" leading workplace injuries published by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health. Read More: rcec2.blogspot.com/2025/05/back-s…

Fatal Falls from Ladders #rcec2 Tragedies like fatal falls can happen even from a ten-foot ladder or a normal staircase. Read More: rcec2.blogspot.com/2025/04/fatal-…

Mechanical Hazards #rcec2 Each piece of machinery has its own unique mechanical and non-mechanical hazards. Machines can cause severe injuries: amputations, fractures, lacerations, or crushing inju­ries. Read More: rcec2.blogspot.com/2025/04/mechan…

Incident investigation #rcec2 Today, we're discussing the importance of incident investigation in maintaining a safe work environment. Read More: rcec2.blogspot.com/2025/04/incide…

Stairways & Ladders Safety #rcec2 Stairways and ladders are essential for accessing different levels on construction sites. However, they can also be significant sources of accidents and injuries if not used properly. Read More: rcec2.blogspot.com/2025/04/stairw…

Materials Handling Equipment #rcec2 For construction, materials handling equipment covers a wide range of jobsite workhorses. Read More: rcec2.blogspot.com/2025/03/materi…

Highway Construction Safety #rcec2 Highway construction means working side by side with 3,000 pounds of metal speeding along two to three feet from you eight hours a day! Read More: rcec2.blogspot.com/2025/03/highwa…