How can employers develop a comprehensive training program and instilling a safety culture to prevent slips and falls?
The contractor faces $334,618 in penalties.
The Houston-based company faces proposed penalties of $266,416.
Heightened federal oversight on falls means employers should make sure they’re familiar with fall protection standards and that each worker is using the right type of harness for their particular application.
How you can implement a program that leverages bite-sized lessons to help workers fully digest a full course of fall protection education.
There have been lots of innovations when it comes to protecting workers from falls, but how can today’s safety eyewear help prevent fall-related injuries?
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EHS compliance manager Zach Pucillo discusses the most recent top five violations and how organizations and safety professionals can protect against them.
OSHA found that workers were not given fall protection equipment, among other violations.
In 2021, falls to a lower level claimed the lives of 680 workers.
Take time out of the work day to discuss fall prevention and hazards during this week, which runs from May 1 to 5, 2023.
What steps can people who work in this environment take to protect themselves and their employees?
The report also includes the leading causes of the injuries and fatalities.
The contractor faces citations for four serious violations and over $50,000 in proposed penalties.
As National Ladder Safety Month wraps up, let's look at what you should do to stay safe at the top.
Ladders are an incredibly useful tool, but it’s essential that workers know how to use them properly.
Here is what you need to know to stay safe when working with ladders.
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Did you know that more than 22,000 people across the U.S. are injured while using ladders each year? And, unfortunately, 161 people suffered a fatal injury from a ladder in 2020. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately 65% of those ladder fatalities came from movable ladders.
Picking what ladder you need for a project involves some thought, but the American Ladder Institute provides factors to consider.
Some of the topics covered during the event will include workplace violence, forklift handling and safety data sheets.
OSHA found employees at two worksites exposed to fall hazards.