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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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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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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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…
Read More >>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,…
Read More >>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…
Read More >>Malta Dynamics, a recognized leader in fall protection solutions, is proud to announce its new involvement with the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA). As voting members sitting on the Standards Committees, Malta Dynamics is dedicated to driving standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and contributing to the advancement of safety measures across industries. The International…
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By Kevin B. Denis, Contributor Among the many hazards that construction workers face, falls consistently rank as one of the leading causes of fatalities and injuries. Recognizing this, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has established requirements to mitigate the risks associated with falls. Central to this effort are the regulations outlined in 1926.500-503,…
Read More >>The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) has joined with SafetyCulture, a global technology company, to help frontline workers stay up-to-date on federal safety and health standards. A new series of bite-sized refresher training courses are now accessible on any mobile device and can be completed on-site in just 15 minutes. The 27 new courses are designed around standards…
Read More >>Werner, the world leader in ladders and manufacturer of climbing products and fall protection equipment, further advances fall protection and post-fall safety with the introduction of the ProForm Switchpoint™ Self-Rescue System. Designed for industry professionals who want to take control of their own rescue, the innovative system builds upon Werner’s patented Chair in the Air technology. In the event…
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