Construction Ladder Safety
Construction Ladder Safety In the last fiscal year OSHA reports there were 2,625 citations written concerning ladders. The leading cause of deaths in construction is a fall. However, the design of the basic ladder has not changed very much in hundreds of years! Yes, today we have wood, aluminum and fiberglassconstructed ladders and multi-position ladders […]
Resources for Employers and Employees | Safety Stand Down to Prevent Falls in Construction 7-11 May 2018
Resources for Employers and Employees | Safety Stand Down to Prevent Falls in Construction 7-11 May 2018 In a previous post we highlighted OSHA’s suggestions on how to prepare for a successful Safety Stand Down to Prevent Falls in Construction. Today we are highlighting a list of resources that can be used in the safety […]
OSHA’s Top 10 Violations for FY 2017
OSHA’s Top 10 Violations for FY 2017 What is Safe + Sound Week? Every year the top 10 OSHA violations are published. Logically this makes no sense when the stated purpose of an accident investigation is to find the root cause and prevent any future occurrence of this situation, yet the accidents still occur. The […]
Join us for Safe + Sound Week, August 13-19,2018
Join us for Safe + Sound Week, August 13-19, 2018 What is Safe + Sound Week? A nationwide event to raise awareness and understanding of the value of health and safetyprograms that include management leadership, worker participation, and a systematic approachto finding and fixing hazards in workplaces. Why Participate? Safe workplaces are sound businesses. Successful […]