With June being National Safety Month, it’s time for businesses in all industries to examine why falls, slips and trips occur and what steps we can take to help minimize, if not eliminate, them.
In this episode, Andrew Scott, a Walking-Working Surfaces and Fall Protection Specialist (WWS) and AIA Presenter at SlipNOT® Metal Safety Flooring, talks about improving facility safety by eliminating hazards in the workplace.
Companies often invest a considerable amount of time in modular, yet stable, warehouse furniture, fittings and shelving, and for a good reason. A proper layout can significantly impact productivity, safety and operations. Unfortunately, it often means warehouse floor maintenance falls by the wayside.
New solutions help employees and supervisors recognize hazards
September 10, 2019
With hundreds of thousands occurring each year, falls are the second leading cause of unintentional death, according to the World Health Organization. To help companies prevent costly falls on the same level, J.J. Keller & Associates, Inc. has joined forces with the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) — a world leader in walkway safety standards and practice.
Construction of the Brooklyn Bridge took 14 years—and multiple lives
August 5, 2019
Fourteen tons of fireworks illuminated the New York night on May 24, 1883, to celebrate the completion of one of the greatest engineering feats of the Gilded Age—the Brooklyn Bridge.
Trucking can be a hazardous profession for drivers – and that’s before the driver has even set foot in the cab or put the vehicle in gear. For good reason -- fleets focus much of their attention on minimizing risks on the road, but there are also risks when a driver is on his or her feet as well, due to the risk of a fall.
If you have ever slipped at work due to worn-out shoes, you know how important good footwear can be. However, even the best shoes wear out, so it is important to replace them before they become a hazard in the workplace. But when, precisely, is that?
Slips, trips, and falls are a leading cause of work-related injuries.