Annual fall protection inspections help building owners identify compliance gaps, meet OSHA requirements, and ensure rooftop safety systems continue to protect workers. Falls from height remain one of ...
The last earthly contact Siarhei Marhunou had with a construction material was with a 2 x 4 that was part of a protective guardrail on the balcony where he had been installing siding. The barrier had ...
What is the first thing that you think about when you see the words “fall protection?” Do you think of a harness? Guard rails? Or perhaps you think of OSHA violations and worker’s compensation cases.
One of the fundamental truths about any business operation is the essential role of worker safety. Often overlooked, investment in safety equipment like fall protection systems is not merely a ...
Fall protection plans don’t stop at harnesses, anchors and other personal protective equipment. They must also include step-by-step instructions for rescue after a fall. Every second counts after a ...
When you get treatment after a slip-and-fall accident, your healthcare providers will classify your injury using an ICD-10 code. Healthcare providers use ICD-10 codes to identify the external cause of ...
When it comes to personal protective equipment (PPE), most pieces of equipment are designed to protect a worker right out of the packaging. When a worker faces potential hand injuries, simply ...
The Dept. of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is undertaking a nationwide effort to prevent falls in construction and all other industries. Falls are responsible for more worksite ...
Falls are among the most common causes of serious work-related injuries and deaths. Employees working at heights over 6 feet require fall protection. EH&S manages the Fall Protection Program for ...
A new year means a new calendar, but it does not mean a clean slate. Unfortunately, the problems of 2025 still persist, and it will take effort and action to change them. But for problems with known ...