Fall prevention - Articles - Page 24

From resistance to full participation

One safety professional's experience with the Safety Stand-Down

February 18, 2016

I'm a Regional Safety Manager on the largest college bond project in the country, BUILD LACCD (Los Angeles community college district).We have 9 campuses throughout Los Angeles and I have responsibility for three campuses and all construction projects on those campuses.

A U.S. Department of Labor Blog post

The cell phone in your pocket shouldn't cost a worker's life

Dr. David Michaels Roger Sherman

February 12, 2016

Wireless services have opened up avenues of communication and resources unlike any in history. We rely on these connections to stay in touch with friends and family members, operate businesses and communicate on a global scale.

CPWR, NIOSH, OSHA get ready for 2016 construction fall prevention campaign

February 11, 2016

A large scale effort to prevent falls in the construction industry will have its fifth incarnation this year, and its organizers are anticipating a bigger-than-ever event.

OSH report from abroad

Spate of fatal accidents spurs investigation in Singapore

February 10, 2016

A total of 500 workplaces across the island will be inspected over the next four weeks after nine workers died in accidents last month, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said.

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.

Alliance on crane, hoist hazards renewed

February 8, 2016

OSHA has renewed its alliance with Crane, Hoist and Monorail Partners, signing a five year agreement to address hazards and new technology encountered by workers who manufacture and use cranes, hoists and monorails.

Construction fall prevention effort reaches 2.5 million workers

February 3, 2016

A broad-based effort to prevent construction industry falls reached millions of workers – many of them employees of small firms – according to a new report from the Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR).

FallTech enlists Sales Solutions, Inc. to drive growth on Eastern seaboard

Greatly expands sales and logistics from Florida to Maine

February 2, 2016

FallTech, a leading manufacturer of fall protection products built for workers who are exposed to falls from elevation, today announced that the Company has partnered with Sales Solutions, Inc., a manufacturers’ representative group deeply rooted in the Construction Safety, Traffic Safety and Personal Protective Equipment industries, to promote its fall protection portfolio throughout the East Coast.

Winter weather walking: Keep your hands free

January 28, 2016

Winter precipitation can bring an increased risk for slips and falls on the ice and snow. Julia Henderson-Kalb, M.S., OTR/L, an instructor in the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at Saint Louis University, recommends some simple steps to minimize fall risk.

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.