Fall Protection

By the Numbers: Fall Protection

DID YOU KNOW? According to the Center for construction re-search [...]

By the Numbers: Fall Protection2020-01-07T18:00:07-08:00

Sexual Harassment Prevention for Managers – New York

Key Takeaways: - Appreciating the importance of understanding sexual harassment [...]

Sexual Harassment Prevention for Managers – New York2024-11-04T14:04:40-08:00

By the Numbers: Falls in the Workplace

Unintentional falls are the most common form of injury across the country: every day last year, falls resulted in almost 1,800 reported emergency department visits and 417 hospital admissions, says a new report by the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI). In the U.S. in 2017, fatal falls were at their highest level in the 26-year history of the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) accounting for 887 (17 percent) worker deaths.

By the Numbers: Falls in the Workplace2019-05-01T00:01:48-07:00

Put a Safe Foot Forward

Slips, trips and falls are among the leading causes of workplace injuries. They occur when housekeeping procedures aren’t followed and enforced, when you rush or fail to pay attention to what you’re doing and where you’re walking, when you don’t wear the right kind of footwear, and when stairways, parking lots, and other walking and working surfaces aren’t well-maintained.

Put a Safe Foot Forward2018-11-01T19:19:05-07:00

Falls Through Openings

It takes a split-second of inattention, a slight change in working conditions, a forgetful co-worker, or a lax safety program for you to fall through an opening.

Falls Through Openings2018-10-15T09:55:21-07:00

Stopping Slips, Trips, and Falls

Slip, trip, and fall injuries are one of the most common causes of workplace injuries and death. The falls from slips and trips can lead to disabling injuries, traumatic brain injuries, surgeries, and countless hours in rehab. These types of injuries are painful and costly and can put stress on your relationships, lead to depression, anxiety, and in some cases post-traumatic stress disorder, or PSTD.

Stopping Slips, Trips, and Falls2018-09-02T00:01:50-07:00

Fall Hazards and Falls from Heights

Download Instructor-Led Material Hand Out PowerPoint Quiz Safety Talk What’s [...]

Fall Hazards and Falls from Heights2018-05-01T11:45:00-07:00

New Hampshire Manufacturer Cited for 66 Alleged Violations

Proposed penalties of $134,900 have been issued to a company [...]

New Hampshire Manufacturer Cited for 66 Alleged Violations2018-02-20T20:16:18-08:00

Ice Plant Cited for 20 Alleged Serious Violations Issued $90,000 in Proposed Penalties

OSHA inspected an ice manufacturer and issued citations for 20 [...]

Ice Plant Cited for 20 Alleged Serious Violations Issued $90,000 in Proposed Penalties2018-02-13T16:38:17-08:00

Hose Plant Cited for 44 Alleged Safety and Health Violations Issued Nearly $59,000 in Proposed Fines

Responding to a complaint, OSHA inspected a metal hose manufacturing [...]

Hose Plant Cited for 44 Alleged Safety and Health Violations Issued Nearly $59,000 in Proposed Fines2018-02-10T17:34:34-08:00

Construction Company Fined for Alleged Repeat Violations

OSHA conducted an investigation at a Covington, LA, worksite in [...]

Construction Company Fined for Alleged Repeat Violations2018-02-07T12:32:15-08:00

Slips, Trips And Falls Safety Video – SPANISH

Slips, trips and falls are the second-leading cause of workplace injuries and fatalities. This new, engaging and fast-paced program will motivate your employees to recognize and respect the common causes of slips, trips and falls, and teach them procedures and techniques to prevent them from occurring and causing injury. 

Slips, Trips And Falls Safety Video – SPANISH2018-02-06T20:37:49-08:00

Don’t Slip Up

A moment of distraction is all it took for Terrence’s foot to catch at the walkway’s edge, causing him to stumble. He recovered his balance but it was a close thing!

Don’t Slip Up2018-01-29T22:49:32-08:00

Stay Alert to Stay Alive

Struck-by and caught-between hazards account for over 1,500 workplace deaths a year and are present in almost every industry sector.

Stay Alert to Stay Alive2018-01-29T18:00:14-08:00

Don’t Take Falls Lightly

It's easy to take the subject of falls lightly? unless you or someone you know has had a serious fall. Then you realize how deadly this commonplace accident can be. 

Don’t Take Falls Lightly2018-01-29T17:54:45-08:00

Maintain a Clean Workplace Together

Maintain a Clean Workplace Together2018-01-29T17:53:42-08:00

Falls Cause Serious Injuries – SPANISH

Las caídas son la causa principal de accidentes en el lugar de trabajo.

Falls Cause Serious Injuries – SPANISH2018-01-29T17:40:46-08:00

Companies Cited For Guardrail Violations

In safety, what you don’t have can be equally as [...]

Companies Cited For Guardrail Violations2018-01-26T23:24:50-08:00

Six Facts on Falls

Odds of winning the lottery 1 in 135,145,920 (multi-state, mega-millions [...]

Six Facts on Falls2018-01-24T13:38:43-08:00

Warehouse Laborer Falls from Forklift

A man working in an electronics store warehouse fell six feet (two meters) to his death as he attempted to retrieve boxes from a forklift.

Warehouse Laborer Falls from Forklift2018-01-17T16:50:34-08:00

Forklifts Make Poor Personlifts

When in doubt, improvise. That old advice might work well in certain circumstances, but it?s dangerous if it involves compromising safety.

Forklifts Make Poor Personlifts2018-01-17T16:50:07-08:00
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