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OSHA 1910.29: Criteria and Practices for Fall Protection Systems and Falling Object Protection

January 8, 2025

“Safety Rail Company manufactures the SRC360 Mobile Railing System, a free-standing, non-penetrating railing system that complies with OSHA 1910.28 and 1910.29. As a passive fall protection system, it works 24/7 and requires no significant training or worker compliance. In low-slope, commercial roofing applications, the SRC360 is an ideal solution for active fall hazard areas and…

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OSHA 1926.501: The Duty to Provide Fall Protection

January 8, 2025

“Complying with OSHA Fall Protection 1926.501 doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Gorbel has trained experts to help you evaluate whether a permanent fall arrest system is warranted. Many systems are available that can be incorporated into structures, color-coded, and easily placed “out of the way” when not in use. After installing a solution, your dealer…

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Guardio and Quin Launch World’s First Smart Industrial Helmet

November 8, 2024

The first of its kind, this sets a new standard for the safety offered by a helmet – one that can sense what is happening to it – detecting falls and impacts, discerning the likely consequences – and automatically call for help if necessary – reducing the consequences of accidents through fast response. The sophisticated…

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Department of Labor Encouraged by Decline in Worker Death Investigations

November 5, 2024

Initiatives lead to significant reductions in fatal trench collapses, falls Fewer workers are dying from hazards where the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has focused its enforcement resources. Preliminary agency data show a decrease in fatalities the agency is mandated to investigate, including significant reductions in fatal injuries from trench collapses…

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Fall Protection • Regulation 29 CFR 1926.501

October 2, 2024

Sponsored by: www.honeywell.com Falls are the leading cause of death in construction. In 2022, nearly 1 in 5 workplace deaths occurred in the construction industry and 38.4 percent of these deaths were due to falls, slips, and trips. The construction industry accounted for close to half, 47.4 percent, of all fatal falls, slips, and trips…

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Scaffolding • Regulation 29 CFR 1926.451

October 2, 2024

Millions of workers in the construction industry work on scaffolds. Protecting these workers from scaffold-related incidents can prevent injuries and deaths attributed to falls from scaffolding each year. Scaffold incidents causing injury or death to workers are often the result of either the planking or support giving way, by the worker slipping, the absence of…

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Ladders • Regulation 29 CFR 1926.1053

October 2, 2024

Falls from ladders can result in serious injuries, permanent disability and death. Injuries related to ladders can be traced to a variety of causes. Overreaching instead of descending and moving the ladder to a different location is a common cause. Using a ladder when some other piece of equipment is called for – like a…

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Fall Protection Training • Regulation 29 CFR 1926.503

October 1, 2024

Sponsored By: www.honeywell.com Falls cause more deaths in construction than any other hazard. Hundreds of workers die from falls each year. Many construction workers perform tasks at a height that requires protection from fall hazards. Having a serious injury or death occur at work affects everyone at a worksite. A fall can occur in a…

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Werner Announces New Extension Ladder Accessory

September 10, 2024

New Extension Ladder Accessory Automatically Levels the Ladder on Uneven Surfaces Werner, the world leader in ladders and manufacturer of advanced climbing and fall protection products, is proud to announce the introduction of the new LevelSafe Pro ladder accessory. This cutting-edge innovation represents a significant advancement in extension ladder leveling technology. Designed with trade professionals in mind,…

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ASSP Recruiting Presenters for Safety 2025 in Orlando

August 27, 2024

The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) is seeking a diverse group of occupational safety and health professionals to present at the Safety 2025 Professional Development Conference and Exposition in Orlando. The submission deadline is September 11. Safety 2025 – scheduled for July 22-24 at the Orange County Convention Center – will be attended by…

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