Category: Ladder Safety

“Join the National Safety Stand-Down To Prevent Falls in Construction – May 2-6, 2016”

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ww3iTQFE2Fw English Version Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLUZ4HdwUQQ Spanish Version Video 2016 Stand-Down Goals Last year's Stand-Down was a tremendous success, reaching more than 2.5 million workers. This year, OSHA's goal is to reach 5 million workers. If we meet this goal, we will have touched more than half of the construction workers in the country. Who Can … Continue reading “Join the National Safety Stand-Down To Prevent Falls in Construction – May 2-6, 2016”

“Fall Protection: Working On Tops Of Trucks & Rolling Stock……Which Rule Do I Follow?…. OSHA? DOT? “

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  The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) wants more control over trucking, and the latest focus is on fall protection. Tank fleets, in particular, are being targeted in the current OSHA initiative. The agency is seeking comments from industry on whether or not it should develop specific regulations to “cover falls from rolling stock … Continue reading “Fall Protection: Working On Tops Of Trucks & Rolling Stock……Which Rule Do I Follow?…. OSHA? DOT? “

“Is Your Hardhat Enough? – Safety & Injuries On Construction “Sites”

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“Working At Heights” – “How Do I Tie Off If I’m The First To Climb Above 6′ & There Is No Established Tie Off Point?”

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If there’s one thing we know about requirements for fall protection during construction work it’s that, if you are over 6’ above the next highest working surface (or less in certain states), you are legally required to use equipment specially designed to protect you from falling; the second you reach that height, you must be … Continue reading “Working At Heights” – “How Do I Tie Off If I’m The First To Climb Above 6′ & There Is No Established Tie Off Point?”

“OSHA’s Top 10 Most Cited Violations Of 2015”

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“Safety Photo of the Day” – “Hey, Let Me Give You A Hand With That Ladder”

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Portable Ladder Safety Falls from portable ladders (step, straight, combination and extension) are one of the leading causes of occupational fatalities and injuries. Read and follow all labels/markings on the ladder. Avoid electrical hazards! – Look for overhead power lines before handling a ladder. Avoid using a metal ladder near power lines or exposed energized … Continue reading “Safety Photo of the Day” – “Hey, Let Me Give You A Hand With That Ladder”

“Safety Photo of the Day” – “Ladder Safety”

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Basic Ladder Safety Ladders are tools.  Many of the basic safety rules that apply to most tools also apply to the safe use of a ladder: If you feel tired or dizzy, or are prone to losing your balance, stay off the ladder. Do not use ladders in high winds or storms. Wear clean slip-resistant … Continue reading “Safety Photo of the Day” – “Ladder Safety”

“OSHA Announces Top 10 Violations For Fiscal Year 2014”

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Speaking at the 2014 National Safety Council Congress and Expo, Patrick Kapust, deputy director of OSHA’s Directorate of Enforcement Programs, shared preliminary numbers for the top 10 most frequently cited OSHA standards in fiscal year (FY) 2014. Keep reading to find out what made the cut this year and how you can avoid these common … Continue reading “OSHA Announces Top 10 Violations For Fiscal Year 2014”

“The Fatal Four” – Safety in the Construction Industry [Infographic]

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Safety should be one of the top priorities of any construction company. Since the 7th annual Construction Safety Day is just around the corner, Viewpoint decided to take a deeper look at the construction industry’s safety statistics over the past decade. The infographic below breaks down the most common injuries in construction, work fatalities in … Continue reading “The Fatal Four” – Safety in the Construction Industry [Infographic]

New! OSHA Ladder Safety Guidance – “Plan. Provide. Train”

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Educational Materials and Resources for Workers and Employers Ladder Safety Guidance Falling Off Ladders Can Kill: Use Them Safely - Booklet [1.3 MB PDF* | EPUB* | MOBI*, 16 pages] Safe Use of Extension Ladders - Fact Sheet (English) [554 KB PDF*, 3 pages] Safe Use of Job-made Wooden Ladders - Fact Sheet (English) [656 … Continue reading New! OSHA Ladder Safety Guidance – “Plan. Provide. Train”

The Dangers of Working at Heights

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New data from the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) show you don’t have to fall very far for the fall to be deadly. In 2011, CFOI began collecting information on the height of fatal falls. In construction, almost half of the fatal falls (48.8 percent) were from 20 feet or less, 14 percent were … Continue reading The Dangers of Working at Heights

OSHA Fiscal Year 2013 “Top 10 Cited Violations”

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OSHA unveiled its List of the 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards for fiscal year (“FY”) 2013 (i.e., October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013).  The announcement came at the 2013 National Safety Council Congress and Expo. Here is the full list for Fiscal Year  2013: 1926.501 – Fall Protection (cited 8,241 times during FY 2013) … Continue reading OSHA Fiscal Year 2013 “Top 10 Cited Violations”