Fall prevention - Articles - Page 38

Roofers say proposed silica rule could make their jobs more dangerous

No room for fall protection equipment?

February 12, 2014

OSHA’s proposal to safeguard workers by reducing silica exposures disregards “the unique nature of roofing work” and may actually making roofers’ jobs more dangerous, according to the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA).

Capital Safety introduces Nano-Lok™edge SRL

First and only sharp edge personal SRL with foot level tie-off

January 29, 2014

Capital Safety, home of the DBI-SALA® and PROTECTA® brands of fall protection equipment, is pleased to introduce the revolutionary new Nano-Lok™edge — the first personal self-retracting lifeline (SRL) engineered for both foot level tie-off and sharp edge applications.

Worker killed in 40’ fall at Missouri feed company

A “terrible” tragedy

January 23, 2014

MFA Inc. has been cited for 13 serious safety violations by OSHA after a worker was fatally injured on Aug. 26 at the Aurora-based milling plant. The worker landed on a first floor concrete area after falling about 40 feet from a man lift used to transport materials in the facility.

New Miller Aircore™ Harness meets specific needs of oil & gas workers

Lightweight fall protection specially designed for workers on drilling or service rigs and in oil fields

January 7, 2014

Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announces its latest offering in the Miller AirCore™ family of lightweight harnesses — the Miller AirCore™ Oil & Gas Harness. This harness, designed specifically for the oil and gas industry, offers unique features to accommodate the fall protection needs of workers on drilling or service rigs and in oil fields.

Work sites change, but company’s fall protection hazards remain the same

Painting & Decorating Inc. placed in SVEP

January 3, 2014

A New York paining and stucco contractor with a long history of fall protection and scaffold safety violations has wracked up a new set of OSHA violations, with a $460,350 price tag.

Falls remain leading cause of construction industry deaths

Prevention, protection options numerous but not always used

December 30, 2013

One man – a company owner – has turned fall prevention in the construction industry into a moral crusade. A fall victim has made a video to warn others about the mistake he made on the job – an error that left him paralyzed.

Ladder safety info goes digital and bilingual

December 28, 2013

Ladder safety came in for a fair amount of attention during 2014. Federal agencies like OSHA and NIOSH produced ladder safety materials in several languages. Among the resources that can help safety professionals keep workers who use ladders free from injury:

Ladder un-safety gets Florida roofing company cited, fined

No eye protection for workers using nail guns, either

December 13, 2013

OSHA has cited North Florida Roofing & Repair of Jacksonville with one willful, one repeat and two serious safety violations following an inspection at a job site on Ashbourne Trail in Jacksonville. The agency initiated the inspection in August as part of its local emphasis program on fall hazards.

Worker falls 125 feet from cell tower

December 10, 2013

Custom Tower LLC of Scott, La., has been cited by OSHA for one willful safety violation following the death of a worker who fell approximately 125 feet while attempting to install a microwave dish on a cellular tower along Highway 149 in Louise. OSHA initiated the August inspection in response to the fatality.

Ladder safety at Christmastime

December 4, 2013

The Ladder Association has launched its first Christmas campaign to help keep people safe when using ladders and stepladders over the festive period. Its five ladder facts for Christmas are: