Week 2 Topic for June’s National Safety Month: Slips, Trips, and Falls
Safety is an important topic every month of the year, but June offers an extra focus as it's National Safety Month (NSM). NSM is a campaign spearheaded by the National Safety Council (NSC) to eliminate the leading causes of preventable injuries and...
Preventing Dropped Object Incidents in Construction
Injuries and fatalities from dropped objects contribute significantly to injury and death statistics in the construction industry. But prevention is the key! In 2018, the ANSI/ISEA 121-2018 Standard for Dropped Object Prevention Solutions went into effect to reduce the number...
Staying Ahead of the Curve: Innovations in Leading Edge Fall Protection
Fall protection has many facets, and leading edge applications are relatively new to the game. OSHA’s regulation 1926.502 and .503 pertaining to fall protection standards were issued in the early 2000s. In the mid-2010s, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)...
Preventing Falls in Construction: National Safety Stand-Down
Falls are one of the leading causes of injury and death in the construction industry. To help combat this serious problem, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) created the National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction. This year's...
Ladder Safety Systems: OSHA Standards for Fixed Ladders Above 24 Feet
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has specific requirements for ladder safety systems. OSHA's 1910.28(b)(9) standard is broken into several sections and mandates employers provide ladder safety systems for fixed ladders that extend more than 24 feet (7.3 m)...
Suspension Trauma Prevention Strategies Every Employer Should Know
Employers requiring their workers to work at heights should be aware of the dangers of suspension trauma and the importance of having a suspension trauma relief pack available in case of a fall. Suspension trauma is a life-threatening condition that...
The Dangers of Working From Heights After a Hurricane
Rescuing people and restoring power and property after a natural disaster is daunting. First responders are tasked with going into dangerous and unstable situations. One of the most hazardous aspects of the job is working from heights. Whether clearing debris...
5 Fall Protection Trends to Watch Out for in the Construction Industry
Fall protection is a critical part of workplace safety and constantly evolving. As new technologies and methods emerge, fall protection systems become more advanced and effective. In the coming years, we expect continued innovation in this area, with new products...
Everything You Need to Know About Self-Retracting Lifelines
You have many options for fall protection devices, and one of those options is self-retracting lifelines. SRLs are also known as automatic fall arrest devices, retractable fall arresters, retracting lanyards, and fall arrest blocks. An SRL is a retracting lanyard...