Seasonal Safety - Spring Hazards
Spring Driving and Pedestrian Safety
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more about spring driving and pedestrian safety
Related Topics
- Driving Safety.
- Teen Workers– Prohibited Duties (Note: Minors under 18 years old are NOT permitted to drive on the job).
- Tractors.
- Trucking (SHARP TIRES trucking info).
Training and Presentations from L&I
Videos from L&I
- Defensive Driving.
- Driving in Fog, Rain and Wind for School Bus Drivers.
- Driving Safety.
- Pedestrian Safety.
- Road Rage.
- Search video catalog for other videos about Driving Safety.
Publications and Tools from L&I
Hazard Alerts and Fatality Bulletins
Agricultural Tractor-Related Accidents Cause Seven Fatalities in Washington State (646 KB PDF).
Dump Trucks in the Construction Zone (62 KB PDF).
Five Brush Pickers Die in Unsafe Vehicle (121 KB PDF) / Five Brush Pickers Die in Unsafe Vehicle -Spanish Version (660 KB PDF).
School Bus Driver injuries from Parking Brakes (75 KB PDF).
Transfer Dump Trucks Can Crush Employees (284 KB PDF).
Resources from Others
- Commercial Motor Vehicle (Web-based Driving Tips-Federal Motor Carrier Safety)
- Distraction.gov (Official US Government Website for Distracted Driving)
- Motor Vehicle Safety (OSHA topic page).
- Motor Vehicle Safety (NIOSH topic page).
- National Highway Traffic & Safety Administration.
- Spring Driving Safety Tips (AARP)
- Washington Traveler Information (WSDOT)
Working Outdoors
Do you work outside? Spring brings about increased outdoor activity related to landscaping, tree trimming, construction, and other activities.
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more about working outdoors safely
Related Topics
- Agriculture.
- Amusement Ride Safety & Inspections.
- Construction Work.
- Drinking Water.
- Fall Protection.
- Flagger Safety.
- Hiring a contractor.
- Ladder Safety.
- Logging.
- Outdoor Heat Exposure.
- Pesticides.
- Teen Workers.
Training and Presentations from L&I
Videos from L&I
Publications and Tools from L&I
Hazard Alerts and Bulletins
- Agricultural Tractor-Related Accidents Cause Seven Fatalities in Washington State (646 KB PDF) (English and Spanish).
- Amputations from Augers in Grain Bins (113 KB PDF).
- Chain Shot Can Kill (321 KB PDF).
- Deadly Power-Line Contact with Cranes (274 KB PDF).
- Fatal Collapse of Bulk Materials Storage Wall (277 KB PDF).
- Hazards to Orchard Tractor and Machinery Operators (128 KB PDF) (FACE).
Resources From Others
- Building Safer Highway Work Zones (CDC/NIOSH)
- Outdoor Safety (CDC topic page)
- Protection from sun exposure (CDC)
- Safety Tips for Spring (Chelan County P.U.D.)
- Work Zone Safety (Washington State DOT)
Storms and Flooding
Learn how to prepare for, and stay safe during and after, spring storms and flooding.
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more about storms and flooding
Related Topics
Videos from L&I
- Weathering the Storm – Disaster Planning
- Search the video library for videos on Emergency Action planning
- Search the video library for videos on Earthquake Preparedness
Resources from Others
- Downed Power Line Safety (Washington Military Dept., Emergency Management Division).
- Flood Clean-up (OSHA Fact Sheets).
- Gas Shut Off (Puget Sound Energy).
- Generator Safety (Washington Military Dept. Emergency Management Div.).
- Key Facts About Flood Readiness (CDC).
- Preparing for an Emergency (Washington Military Dept., Emergency Management Division).
- Prepare for Windstorms (182 KB PDF) (City
of Seattle).
- Turning Off Electricity at the Service Panel (Washington Military Dept., Emergency Management Div.).
