Safety Talk

What’s at Stake? Falls are one of the oldest causes of injuries and death. A worker is most at risk if working at heights of four feet or more; above running machinery, water and hazardous liquids, or exposed to an opening in a work surface. Fall protection equipment can mean the difference between life and death.   What’s the Danger? The risk of falling and exposure to fall hazards is typically higher on construction sites, but fall deaths occur in most industries. Fall hazards include working on sloping rooftops or roofs and floors with deteriorating materials, unprotected edges and unfavorable weather conditions. Even […]