Fall protection - Articles - Page 33

Pa. roofing contractor exposes workers to fall hazards - again

Company cited for similar hazards eight times since 2008

February 9, 2016

DDP Roofing Services Inc., of Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, has been cited by OSHA for one repeat and one serious safety violations.

New harness series from FallTech – Journeyman Flex

Featuring lightweight aluminum hardware and stitched down pads for better fit

January 14, 2016

FallTech, a leading manufacturer of fall protection products built for workers who are exposed to falls from elevation, today announced the release of the Journeyman Flex series of full body harnesses.

Pa. construction worker paralyzed in a fall

January 13, 2016

A 30-year-old construction worker returned from a holiday weekend on July 6, 2015, ready to install gutters on new apartment and condominium buildings at 1323 West Chester Pike in West Chester. It was his first day on the job site, and his last as a builder.

Fla. construction worker falls to his death

January 11, 2016

Had his employer taken the necessary steps to fully protect him, a 32-year-old construction worker might not have suffered deadly injuries in a fall at a Naples building site on Sept. 26, 2015.

General industry waits on a proposed fall protection rule

January 4, 2016

A quick look at statistics reinforces that falls from heights account for a significant yearly number of disabling injuries and fatalities.

Wildeck marks 40th anniversary as a leading manufacturer of material handling products

Premier fabricator of structural steel platforms, vertical lifts and facility safety products will celebrate major company milestone throughout 2016

December 21, 2015

Material handling equipment and safety products manufacturer, Wildeck, Inc., will mark a major milestone and celebrate its 40th anniversary throughout 2016. The company was established in Waukesha, Wisconsin, in 1976 and has evolved to become the only U.S. manufacturer of structural steel platforms, vertical lifts (VRCs), and safety guarding products in North America.

Introducing two new collections of full body harnesses from FallTech

Infusing greater levels of comfort, fit, durability and functionality into our industry-leading Tradesman and Contractor Series harnesses

December 8, 2015

FallTech, a leading manufacturer of fall protection products built for workers who are exposed to falls from elevation, today announced the release of the FallTech Tradesman+ and Contractor+ collection of full body harnesses.

Identify & control slips, trips & fall hazards

Sean O'Brien

December 2, 2015

One of the big challenges for safety managers when it comes to managing slips, trips and falls is to identify and place critical control and accident prevention measures into working environments.

Unguarded balcony, lack of fall protection cause death of Dallas construction worker

OSHA cites Design Plastering Inc., Design Plastering West LLC for multiple violations

November 20, 2015

A fall from a third-story balcony killed 44-year-old Jorge Carrion Torres as he worked on the exterior of an apartment complex on May 14, 2015. Torres, who had been on the job for one month, was applying stucco underlayment to the balcony walls when the incident occurred.

MSA Safety to acquire Latchways plc

November 5, 2015

Global safety equipment manufacturer MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) announced on September 1 the terms of a proposed cash acquisition of United Kingdom-based Latchways plc (LSE: LTC), a provider of innovative fall protection systems and solutions, for £11 per share.