Fall Protection


Protective Apparel, Fall Protection Abound at NSC 2013

The vast expo hall in Chicago's McCormick Place was crowded during expo-only hours on Sept. 30 as the biggest U.S. safety trade show of the year got under way in earnest.

OSHA Opens Public Sector Certificate Program

To earn a certificate, participants must complete a minimum of seven courses totaling at least 68 hours of in-class training.

Head protection that is either too large or too small is inappropriate for use, even if it meets all other requirements.

Ohio STEPS Network Allies with OSHA, Joins Stand Down

The Nov. 14 national safety stand down is for onshore oil and gas exploration and production operations.

Agencies Still Calling for Grain Bin Safety

With the agricultural season still under way, the U.S. Labor Department reminds us how easily grain bin engulfment can happen.

Tower climbing and rescue training will be taught by experienced trainers. Students already trained at the Honeywell Life Safety facility have come from as far away as Toronto and Trinidad, trainers said Sept. 17.

Honeywell Life Safety Opens Texas Training Center

Company executives christened a gleaming new Training & Customer Experience Center where workers can get hands-on experience with confined space entry and rescue, communication tower climbing/rescue, servicing a wind energy nacelle, installing and using fall anchorages on a residential roof, and rescuing a co-worker from an oil rig’s catwalk and pipe rack.

American Crystal Sugar Faces Allegations of Improper Safety

The beet sugar company looks at tens of thousands of dollars in fines after employees were burned in separate incidents.

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California Agencies Launch Roofing Compliance Group

Cal/OSHA and the state Labor Commissioner's Office are two of the agencies participating in it.

Midwest Construction Work Paused for Falls Stand-Down

Midwest Construction Work Paused for Falls Stand-Down

OSHA worked with more than 300 employers and labor organizations on the Sept. 3 stand-down at building sites in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska.



Department of Energy Cites Brookhaven Science Associates, LLC for Worker Safety and Health Violations

Violations issued after BSA worker fell 16 feet due to guardrail collapse in 2011.

Chicago

Celebrating the National Safety Council's First Century

Chicago's McCormick Place once again will host one of the world's largest conferences for environmental, health, and safety professionals.

OSHA Files $259K in Penalties Against Food Products Manufacturer

The inspection of Supreme Oil Co.'s Englewood, N.J., facility arose from OSHA’s Site-Specific Targeting effort, which is based on self-reported injury and illness data.

Nashville Hospital's VPP Journey Recounted

A presentation by officials from Saint Thomas Health, TOSHA, and federal OSHA traced the Midtown Hospital's four-year effort to become the first health care VPP site in the state last year.

CA Labor Commissioner Files Lien in Wage Theft Case

CA Labor Commissioner Files Lien in Wage Theft Case

An investigation by California's Labor Enforcement Task Force found the unpaid wages and also 13 workplace safety violations.

OSHA Issues $1.1 Million in Fines to Republic Steel

Already included in OSHA's Severe Violator Enforcement Program, the company is facing 24 alleged safety violations, mainly involving fall protection.

Labor/Management Forum Among VPPPA Conference Highlights

The forum taking place Monday morning, Aug. 26, will be moderated by VPPPA board member Stephen Gauthier and is scheduled to be attended by OSHA Assistant Secretary Dr. David Michaels.

MCR Safety Acquires U.S. Safety

"The Parmelees and Sankpills have built one of the most trusted and respected companies and brand in our industry. We look forward to continuing and growing the business as part of the MCR Safety family," said MCR CEO Mitch Lewellen.

2013 National Safety Congress & Expo, Chicago, McCormick Place, The Art Institute of Chicago

The Big Show Returns to Chicago

Oct. 1’s third keynote session, a new addition to the educational program this year, looks like a "must attend" session of its own: the Prescription Drug Keynote.

OSHA Partnership Announced for Illinois Project

The reconstruction of I-74 and I-55 in Tazewell County by Fred Weber Inc. includes demolishing six bridges and two tunnels, replacing several miles of pavement, and rebuilding ramps.

Counting Down to VPPPA's Annual Conference

The Aug. 26-29 national conference, one of the top annual events on the safety community's calendar, will take place at the Gaylord Opryland Convention Center in Nashville.

OSHA to Investigate Cirque du Soleil Performer's Death

Sarah Guyard-Guillot fell approximately 120 feet to her death during a performance Saturday.

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