Shrader Homes Inc. was cited after inspectors found workers exposed to multiple hazards at a White City framing site, including unprotected heights, damaged ladders and missing eye protection, marking several serious and repeat violations.
Through proper selection, inspection, setup, and adherence to safety basics, crews can significantly reduce fall hazards and ensure safer performance at height.
OH&S SafetyPod welcomes Columbia Southern University’s Dr. Travis Smith and Bobby Oberlechner to discuss the university’s new maritime safety degree program and how it’s preparing future leaders for complex, high-risk maritime operations.
From icy walkways to cold stress and equipment failures, winter brings unique challenges to every jobsite. Knowing the hazards before work begins helps crews stay safe, productive and prepared for the season.
OSHA regulations, weight capacity, aeriel lifts, and other critical fall protection considerations.
A new alert from Washington State’s Department of Labor & Industries urges employers to strengthen fall protection, supervision, and rigging practices after multiple fatal tree trimming incidents.
As temperatures drop and daylight hours shrink, construction sites face increased fall hazards, making proper planning, equipment, and safety culture more critical than ever.
OSHA has proposed more than $900,000 in penalties after a bridge painter fell into a Georgia river and drowned, citing two companies for serious safety violations.
A new Virginia Tech laboratory is testing construction helmets under real-world impact scenarios to improve safety data, but industry leaders caution that ratings should complement—not replace—established OSHA and ANSI/ISEA standards.
Roofing remains one of the most hazardous professions in the U.S., with 110 fatal falls in 2023 alone. Regular training, teamwork, inspections, and open communication can help prevent future tragedies.
OSHA cited Elo Restoration LLC, operating as Elo Roofing, for 10 violations after two inspections found workers exposed to fall hazards at residential jobsites.
How employers can significantly reduce fall-related injuries and fatalities by following the Hierarchy of Fall Protection Controls.
Following multiple 2024 inspections, Newark-based RRC Home Improvement agrees to pay $155,000 and implement enhanced safety measures to protect roofing workers.
OSHA sets the baseline for fall protection—but is that really enough? As fall-related fatalities continue to rise, safety leaders must rethink their approach, with or without regulatory oversight.
Simply collecting safety data isn’t enough—workers must be able to easily find, understand, and act on it to stay safe.
Fall protection begins at the top with cognitive awareness and innovative PPE.
Understanding and complying with OSHA’s new rule on properly fitted PPE in construction.
A follow-up inspection at a New York warehouse prompted a federal agreement that includes new safety protocols, employee retraining, and oversight across multiple Adidas facilities.
Federal investigators found multiple safety violations following a fatal incident at a Florida donation center, including a repeat offense related to fall protection.
The lawsuit alleges the U.S. Postal Service violated federal whistleblower protections by firing an employee just 10 days after they reported a job-related injury while delivering mail.