Tag: fall protection

2023 Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction – May 1-5, 2023

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https://youtu.be/ke1L_ROExdE Interested in joining the Campaign? Learn how to Get Involved! The Campaign to Prevent Falls in Construction began in 2012 with construction industry stakeholders seeking a way to raise awareness. Falls from heights are the leading cause of injuries and fatalities in construction, with those coming disproportionately from small residential construction contractors. Falls kill … Continue reading 2023 Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction – May 1-5, 2023

Chicago-area contractor faces $277K in fines for repeated failures to protect roofing employees from exposure to deadly fall hazards | Occupational Safety and Health Administration

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Chicago-area contractor faces $277K in fines for repeated failures to protect roofing employees from exposure to deadly fall hazards — Read on http://www.osha.gov/news/newsreleases/region5/11102022

OSHA Gets Serious About Fall Protection

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How often to you drive by workers up on the roof of a new construction or re-roofing who are not using fall protection. From my experience, it’s …OSHA Gets Serious About Fall Protection

A look at falls, slips, and trips in the construction industry : The Economics Daily: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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A look at falls, slips, and trips in the construction industry MAY 04, 2022 The National Safety Stand-Down To Prevent Falls in Construction runs from May 2 through May 6 and highlights fall hazards and fall prevention in the construction industry. In 2020, more than 1 in 5 workplace deaths occurred in the construction industry. Just over … Continue reading A look at falls, slips, and trips in the construction industry : The Economics Daily: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

“Are You Inspecting Your Body Harness Regularly & Properly?”​ #FallProtection

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Personal fall protection systems such as harnesses can be a lifesaver for those who continually or occasionally work at heights. However, if it isn't in good shape, you could be putting your life in a risky situation. It is important to inspect your fall protection gear prior to every use. Always follow the recommendations of … Continue reading “Are You Inspecting Your Body Harness Regularly & Properly?”​ #FallProtection

“Fall Protection – What’s Required Where?” – “Scissor Lifts”

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First, I want to start off with the "scissor lift" dilemma and confusion. If you talk to two different people, you'll get two differing opinions. Here are my thoughts on this: I have watched while the battle has raged over whether the use of personal fall arrest harnesses by scissor lift operators is appropriate. The … Continue reading “Fall Protection – What’s Required Where?” – “Scissor Lifts”

“Top 10 OSHA Citations of 2016: A Starting Point for Workplace Safety”

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Every October, the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration releases a preliminary list of the 10 most frequently cited safety and health violations for the 2016 fiscal year, compiled from nearly 32,000 inspections of workplaces by federal OSHA staff. One remarkable thing about the list is that it rarely changes. Year after year, … Continue reading “Top 10 OSHA Citations of 2016: A Starting Point for Workplace Safety”

“Top 10 OSHA Citations of 2016: A Starting Point for Workplace Safety”

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Every October, the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration releases a preliminary list of the 10 most frequently cited safety and health violations for the 2016 fiscal year, compiled from nearly 32,000 inspections of workplaces by federal OSHA staff. One remarkable thing about the list is that it rarely changes. Year after year, … Continue reading “Top 10 OSHA Citations of 2016: A Starting Point for Workplace Safety”

3M “DB​I-SALA® Lad-Saf™ (Tower Ladder Safety) Sleeve – Stop Use and Voluntary Recall / Replacement”

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After more than 30 years of use in the fall protection industry, the original Lad-Saf™ sleeve has been replaced by a completely redesigned next generation Lad-Saf sleeve. Capital Safety/3M recently reviewed the performance of the original Lad-Saf sleeve in the field, including a limited number of incidents involving a serious injury or death in the … Continue reading 3M “DB​I-SALA® Lad-Saf™ (Tower Ladder Safety) Sleeve – Stop Use and Voluntary Recall / Replacement”

“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”

OSHA Training – An Introduction To Fall Protection

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Fall Protection Guidelines A synopsis of OSHA’s Fall Protection Standards (OSHA standard 29 CFR 1926.501 through 503). Fall protection is generally thought of as: Guardrail systems Safety net systems Personal fall arrest systems Positioning device systems, and/or Warning line systems The standard: Covers most construction workers except persons inspecting, assessing, or investigating the workplace conditions … Continue reading OSHA Training – An Introduction To Fall Protection

OSHA Residential Construction Safety Video: OSHA Fall Protection Standard

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    Regulation Fall Protection Standard Subpart M. OSHA Regulation. Directive Compliance Guidance for Residential Construction. OSHA Directive, (2010, December 16). Presentations Workers' Compensation Costs of Falls in Construction [PPT* - 767 KB]. Compliance Assistance: Fall Protection in Residential Construction. OSHA. [narrated PPT] Residential Fall Protection Presentation. OSHA Slide Presentation. [PPT - 1 MB] Also … Continue reading OSHA Residential Construction Safety Video: OSHA Fall Protection Standard