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OSHA releases new construction safety videos

OSHA releases new construction safety videos

OSHA released new safety videos to offer both employers and workers brief, easy-to-understand education about construction safety.


By By BD+C Staff | December 1, 2011
OSHA safety videos
The animated videos are based on real-life incidents and include depictions of hazards and the safety measures that would have p

OSHA released new safety videos to offer both employers and workers brief, easy-to-understand education about construction safety.

The animated videos are based on real-life incidents and include depictions of hazards and the safety measures that would have prevented injuries and fatalities.

Click here to read more about the new OSHA safety videos. BD+C

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