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Safe + Sound Week


Safe + Sound Week engages 5,300+ businesses to highlight workplace safety successes and implement core programs. Organizations participate in August challenges that reduce injuries through systematic hazard controls and employee involvement.

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Five Ways to Be Safe + Sound At Work


Five OSHA Safe + Sound challenges guide workplaces to strengthen safety programs via management leadership, hazard inspections, and employee participation. Businesses complete activities like Take 3 in 30 to reduce injuries and display virtual challenge coins.

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Back & Lift Safety Tips 


Back and lifting injuries affect workers across industries and can reduce productivity and increase time away from work. This overview explains common risk factors, safe lifting practices, and how employee training can help prevent injuries and support workplace safety.

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Orientation Training: The First Step in Safety


A strong onboarding safety program gives new hires the knowledge they need to work safely from the start. This article explains why early training improves awareness, engagement, and compliance while setting clear expectations for employees and supervisors.

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Celebrate the ADA's Anniversary


Marking decades of progress, the ADA has transformed opportunities for people with disabilities in work, public spaces, and education. Learn practical ways organizations can celebrate its legacy while improving accessibility, fostering inclusion, and ensuring equal rights for all in daily life and the workplace.

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Trench-Related Fatalities Prompt Enhanced Enforcement


With trench-related fatalities rising, OSHA is increasing inspections and enforcement to protect workers. This guide covers essential trenching safety measures, protective systems, and training strategies employers can implement to prevent collapses and injuries, ensuring compliance and keeping employees safe in excavation operations.

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