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Proactive fall prevention – in just 2 minutes

January 14, 2021

As the second leading preventable workplace injury, falls plague the workforce. The impact of fall related injuries is felt heavily in service-providing industries as well as transportation, utilities and the health care sector.

Pure Safety Group (PSG) introduces tool tethering kits to prevent dropped objects

November 25, 2020

Stronghold® by PSG, the dropped objects prevention brand of Pure Safety Group (PSG), announces the introduction of all-in-one tool tether kits for use by workers at height.

Petzl launches Technical Partner Program and network for the US & Canadian markets

October 21, 2020

Petzl’s Professional Division is pleased to announce an innovative new partnership program in the US and Canadian markets.

Are You Ready for National Safety Stand-Down?

5 Things You Can Do to ‘Walk the Talk’

September 7, 2020

It’s no surprise that safety is top of mind for every worker on every job site. And yet, falls from elevation are still happening. In fact, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), falls from elevation continue to be the leading cause of death for construction employees.¹

Utilize camera technology to increase fall protection safety

Bob Levine

August 4, 2020

Workplace deaths caused by falls from elevated work locations are consistently second only to those caused by motor vehicle accidents. Last year OSHA issued more citations for fall protection violations than for any other category.

Safeguard your employees

Using personal fall arrest systems require serious planning, training

Mark H. Stromme

July 14, 2020

Falling to a lower level may be a hazard employees are exposed to during their shift. However, taking the right precautions can keep employees from suffering injury or even death.

What’s your strong point?

How to use an OSHA-compliant fall protection anchorage

Angela Sauceda

July 14, 2020

What comes to mind when you think of a fall protection anchorage? Regardless of the type of anchorage you use, do you know if you’re OSHA-compliant? It can be tempting to assume that as long as the anchorage can support at least 5,000 pounds, you’re good to go.

Access lifts on the rise

Chad Kritzman

July 14, 2020

The history of human innovation for working at height dates back centuries. Scaffolding – first depicted in drawings from ancient Greece in the 5th century BC – was fashioned from wood secured by rope knots.

Scissor lifts often put ladders in their place

Justin Kissinger

July 14, 2020

Ladders are one of those standard, time-tested pieces of equipment that would presumably need no training, yet according to OSHA, falls remain the No. 1 cause of death in the construction industry.

2020 Readers' Choice Awards Winners: Best PPE, safety equipment products

ISHN Magazine recognizes the most innovative personal protection equipment and occupational health and safety products of 2020

July 14, 2020

Thousands of ISHN subscribers voted online for the most innovative personal protection equipment (PPE) and occupational health and safety products, and now the results of ISHN's 2020 Readers' Choice Awards are in!