Fall Protection


Combine hands-on and classroom instruction to discuss issues such as regulations, assigning responsibilities, identifying, eliminating and controlling hazards, implementing the tenets of the written plan on the job, and how to select, use, inspect, store and maintain fall protection equipment. (Capital Safety photo)

Laying the Groundwork

Here's how to create and execute a reliable fall protection and rescue plan.

The key to transitional traction is having both good metal cleat traction and a well-designed rubber or rubber-like compound outsole tread. (STABILgear.com photo)

Staying On Your Feet in the Winter

This winter, make ice traction as important as coats, gloves, and hats, because keeping you safely on your feet in snow and ice is as important as staying warm.

They are able to adjust to work on stairs or uneven surfaces and, unlike most lifts and scaffolds, aerial safety cages are constructed with nonconductive fiberglass rails, so they are approved for use around live electrical circuits. (Little Giant Ladder Systems photo)

Fall Protection vs. Fall Prevention: A New Approach to Ladders

Everything else has improved with technology; it's time we started improving ladders.

OSHA requires that organizations provide training to all employees exposed to fall hazards.

What You Need to Know About Fall Protection Training

Hands-on practice helps to instill confidence and increase competence in users.

Construction Groups Call for OSHA to Correct and Reissue Crane Operator Certification Requirements

Leading construction groups have formed a coalition calling for these long-awaited requirements.

ShayCore Enterprises Cited by OSHA Following Worker's Injury

A worker for the Jacksonville, Fla.-based company suffered second- and third-degree burns.

Advanced Tree Service Cited for Willful, Serious Violations Following Fatality

The Newberry, Fla. company faces $41,000 in proposed penalties.

Labor Department, FCC Announce Working Group to Curb Telecommunications Industry Deaths

AT&T was also a part of the event that announced the group's formation.



OSHA, FCC, NATE Holding Tower Climbing Workshop Oct. 14

The workshop will consist of two panel discussions -- the first titled "Diagnosing the Problem: Causes of High Fatality and Injury Rates" and the second titled "Implementing the Solution: Identifying and Adapting Best Practices."

MIOSHA Offering Safety and Health Improvement Grants

There is $500,000 available from the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration for these grants, which are part of the agency’s celebration of the 40th anniversary of Michigan's program for workplace safety and health.

Cal/OSHA to Investigate After Successful High-Rise Rescue

A senior safety engineer with the agency worked with Tractel Inc. and the Orange County Fire Department to rescue two window washers stuck on a building’s 18th floor Oct. 1.

Florida Contractor Cited for Fall Hazards

OSHA has cited Jasper Contractors of Jacksonville, Fla., for six safety violations.

Mechanics Repeatedly Exposed to Chemical Hazards at Illinois Garage

OSHA cites Transport Tech LLC for five repeat safety violations.

Oct. 2 Supercast: Fire Safety, Confined Spaces, Fall Protection

You can still register for one, two, or all three free webinars.

OSHA Cites Wireless Horizon Following Cell Towers' Collapse

The collapse killed two workers last March.

Matalco US fined $130,200 for Willfully Exposing Workers to Serious Hazards

The Canton, Ohio, aluminum plant company has been placed in OSHA’s Severe Violator Enforcement Program.

Fras-le Cited for 17 Safety and Health Violations

An OSHA inspection was initiated as part of the agency's Regional Emphasis Program for safety hazards in the auto parts industry.

OSHA and NSC Renew Alliance

This alliance is to address worker exposure to falls, emergency response and other safety issues.

Worker Fatally Engulfed in Lake Preston, South Dakota, Grain Elevator

Prairie Ag Partners is cited for 1 willful, 2 repeat, and 8 serious violations.

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