Ladders are an incredibly useful tool, but it’s essential that workers know how to use them properly.
In July 2022, an eight-foot-deep trench collapsed, killing a worker.
Here is what you need to know to stay safe when working with ladders.
The poll results from J.J. Keller were released at the start of Women in Construction Week, occurring from March 5 to 11 this year.
Picking what ladder you need for a project involves some thought, but the American Ladder Institute provides factors to consider.
If you don’t have this on your agenda, there’s still time to make plans.
OSHA found employees at two worksites exposed to fall hazards.
Now is a great time to invest in safety training. Here’s why.
Wondering what to do for National Ladder Safety Month in March? Take a look at this year’s themes and webinars.
What measures should employers and workers take to stay safe around holes?
Among the violations is one for not having “an adequate fall protection system.”
The meeting will be open to the public in person and virtually.
Siteworks Inc. faces proposed penalties of $85,005 following the inspections.
Before these citations, two workers died from falls, one in 2019 and one more recently in 2022.
Each contractor faces at least one serious citation.
The new citations come with a proposed penalty of $584,333.
Incidents involving cranes led to over 400 nonfatal injuries in 2020.
Episode 183
In this episode, Sydny Shepard says farewell and ushers in a new era of editorial leadership for Occupational Health & Safety.
Working extended or irregular shifts can lead to problems for workers, but there are ways employers can make their jobs safer.
More than 370 workers lost their lives to trench-related incidents from 2003 to 2017.