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Safety resources from OSHA

Words: Ethan SnyderOSHA.gov is a comprehensive website that includes a vast amount of information. These particular links might be especially useful for those working a masonry jobsite:

Preventing Heat Illness in Outdoor Workers
www.osha.gov/SLTC/heatillness

Fall Prevention Campaign
www.osha.gov/stopfalls

Silica
www.osha.gov/dsg/topics/silicacrystalline/construction.html

Scaffolding
www.osha.gov/SLTC/scaffolding

Worker rights, which includes links to worker rights, filing a complaint, employer responsibilities and OSHA coverage
www.osha.gov/workers.html

OSHA consultation programs for small businesses
www.osha.gov/dcsp/smallbusiness/consult.html
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