Posts Tagged ‘Fall Protection’
Is Your Company Prepared for Winter Workplace Hazards?
Winter and freezing weather are quickly approaching, and so are the unique workplace hazards that occur during this time. It’s vital to ensure your facility and employees are prepared and well-equipped for the season ahead. Potential Winter Hazards Winter driving conditions. Slips on snow and ice – Slips, trips and falls happen year-round, of course,…
Read MoreOSHA’s 2017 Most Frequently Cited Violations
Patrick Kapust, deputy director of OSHA’s Directorate of Enforcement Programs, revealed the list of Top 10 OSHA violations for 2017 (preliminary) at the National Safety Congress and Expo in Indiana on Sept. 26 in Indianapolis. The Top Citations of 2017: “One thing I’ve said before in the past on this is, this list doesn’t…
Read MoreJune is National Safety Month – Week 1: Stand Up to Falls
Did you know that June is National Safety Month? Observed annually, National Safety Month focuses on reducing leading causes of injury and death at work, on the road and in our homes and communities. The National Safety Council focuses on different, but equally important, topics each week. The first week’s topic is “Stand Up…
Read MoreWhy Care About Fall Protection?
Fall Protection has been the most frequently cited OSHA standard for six consecutive years now. According to the US Department of Labor, falls account for 8% of all work-related trauma injuries leading to death. “The Top 10 [frequently cited standards] gives employers a place to start for finding and fixing hazards,” said Patrick Kapust,…
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