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Rigid Lifelines announces partnership with XS Platforms

July 2, 2012

Rigid Lifelines™ is pleased to announce a new partnership with XS Platforms, a worldwide leader in rooftop fall protection systems.

ASSE protests new Arizona bill that lowers construction worker fall protections

June 29, 2012

With a new state bill that raises the height for fall protection requirements, Arizona is pitting itself against the federal government – and the ASSE is urging OSHA to enforce federal fall hazard standards.

Illinois contractor repeats fall protection violations

June 12, 2012

OSHA has cited roofing contractor Woodridge Enterprises Inc. in Lemont with four safety violations for failing to protect workers from falls at two separate job sites in Hinsdale and Carol Stream.

Gorbel adds tether track rigid rail fall arrest systems

New standardized configurations to best meet customers’ specific needs

June 7, 2012

Gorbel Inc. is enhancing its line of Tether Track™ Rigid Rail Fall Arrest Systems with standardized system configurations to better serve customers in industries that need to protect employees from falls.

OSHA to NJ: Stop the construction falls

Spate of recent falls prompts "Call to Action"

May 23, 2012

In the wake of four recent construction incidents in Northern New Jersey, OSHA is calling on construction companies in the state to ensure that employees working above 6 feet have the proper equipment to protect themselves from falls on the job.

Construction collapse in NY kills one, injures four

May 22, 2012

A Brooklyn contractor was aware that the steel structure he was erecting was “unstable,” according to OSHA, which found numerous hazards contributing to the fatal collapse of that structure last fall in Brighton Beach, NY.

Construction group launches website to prevent fall-related fatalities

April 27, 2012

The Center for Construction Ressearch and Training (CPWR) has launched a website aimed at reducing construction industry fatalities caused by falls.

Connecticut worker falls to death from roof

OSHA finds inadequate fall protection

April 25, 2012

An OSHA investigation begun after a worker plunged 35 feet to his death at a Stamford, Connecticut worksite has ended with two citations against his employer.

What fall protection is required for scissor lifts?

April 13, 2012

In response to a letter requesting compliance assistance concerning the use of seat belts on powered industrial trucks and the use of fall protection on scissors lifts, OSHA formally stated:

OSHA cites Bath Iron Works for fall safety and other violations

Maine shipbuilder faces more than $171,000 in fines for fall, other hazards

April 13, 2012

OSHA has cited Bath Iron Works, a General Dynamics company, for alleged repeat and serious violations of workplace safety standards at its Bath shipyard in Maine.