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National Safety Stand-Down aimed at preventing construction falls

Takes place May 2-6, 2016

April 28, 2016

Fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be a leading cause of death for construction workers, accounting for 337 of the 874 construction fatalities recorded in 2014 (BLS preliminary data). Those deaths were preventable. Fall prevention safety standards were among the top 10 most frequently cited OSHA standards, during fiscal year 2014.

Safety Stand-Down to prevent construction falls drawing near

April 19, 2016

On Tuesday, May 3rd, work in Washington D.C. will come to a halt. No, it won’t be the usual partisan gridlock on Capitol Hill. The work stoppage in question will take place at the construction site of the MGM National Harbor Resort and will be part of OSHA’s third annual National Safety Stand-Down.

Florida company continues long history of OSH violations

OSHA proposes $280K in fines for roofing company after two recent inspections

April 14, 2016

Recent federal inspections of Florida construction sites finds Jasper Contractors Inc., a Georgia-based roofing company, is continuing its seven-year history of ignoring safety and health laws and putting workers at risk of serious injury or death.

Welder falls 50 feet into bottom of water tank in Prince William County

April 13, 2016

A man was injured Thursday when he fell into a large out-of-service water tank in Prince William County, authorities said.

3M to host fall protection demonstrations during OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down

Leading fall protection and safety specialists tour U.S. to educate construction workers about fall protection and dropped object prevention during 2016 National Safety Stand-Down

April 12, 2016

3M’s Capital Safety will host fall protection demonstrations throughout the U.S. May 2-6, 2016, during OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down. Capital Safety has historically been involved in OSHA’s Stand Down and is proud to participate in this campaign to remind and educate employers and workers in the construction industry about the serious dangers of falls and dropped objects.

Energy-absorbing lanyard

April 8, 2016

SKYLOTEC introduces the SKYSAFE PRO FLEX Energy-Absorbing Lanyard series. These lanyards are designed to provide protection in 6 AND 12 foot free fall in a single lanyard.

Inside a Purina facility: fall, grain dust and machine hazards

April 4, 2016

Workers at a Purina feed mill were exposed to 6 – 10 foot falls from ladderway floor openings and platforms lacking guardrails, OSHA investigators found during an October 2015 inspection of the Wichita, Kansas facility.

Safety Harness by FallTech

April 1, 2016

FallTech’s Journeyman Flex harness features lightweight aluminum hardware, and breathable stitched-down pad sets - combining wear-ability with common sense pricing