Tagged: fall

Safety Tip of the Week – Fall Protection

Safety Tip of the Week – Fall Protection

Fall Protection Falls are the second leading cause of occupational fatalities and disabling injuries in the United States. Each year, over 500 workers die in fall-related accidents and over 300,000 workers suffer a disabling injury. No work should proceed unless the necessary fall protection is in place. The use of...

Weekly Safety Meeting – Working Safely from Scaffolding

Weekly Safety Meeting – Working Safely from Scaffolding

Working Safely from Scaffolding Every year nearly 100 fatalities and 10,000 injuries occur on scaffolding across the country, despite numerous safety regulations aimed to prevent such incidents. There are a number of different scaffold types that have different rules and regulations surrounding their assembly, fall prevention requirements, and inspection procedures....

Safety Tip of the Week –  Working Safely from Scaffolding

Safety Tip of the Week – Working Safely from Scaffolding

Working Safely from Scaffolding Every year nearly 100 fatalities and 10,000 injuries occur on scaffolding across the country, despite numerous safety regulations aimed to prevent such incidents. The good news is that proper training can prevent almost all scaffold accidents. Scaffold hazards: Falls from elevations due to lack of fall...

Weekly Safety Meeting – Working Safely with Aerial Lifts

Weekly Safety Meeting – Working Safely with Aerial Lifts

Working Safely with Aerial Lifts Jobsites are not always at ground level. Sometimes, workers need to use aerial platforms. All work has hazards and risks involved in it, but when you work at an elevated height, extra training and attention to safety procedures is a necessity. Man-lifts and scissor lifts...

Weekly Safety Meeting – The Right Ladder for the Job

Weekly Safety Meeting – The Right Ladder for the Job

The Right Ladder for the Job People fall off ladders, resulting in injuries that range from bruises, broken bones, or even death. There are several potential hazards when working with ladders. Poor condition, improper selection or improper use has contributed to numerous injuries. Proper ladder selection is vital in keeping...

Safety Tip of the Week – Using Scaffolding Safely

Safety Tip of the Week – Using Scaffolding Safely

Using Scaffolding Safely Every year nearly 100 fatalities and 10,000 injuries occur on scaffolding across the country, despite numerous safety regulations aimed to prevent such incidents. The good news is that almost all scaffold accidents can be prevented by proper training. Scaffold hazards: Falls from elevation due to lack of...

Weekly Safety Meeting – Using Scaffolding Safely

Weekly Safety Meeting – Using Scaffolding Safely

Using Scaffolding Safely Every year nearly 100 fatalities and 10,000 injuries occur on scaffolding across the country, despite numerous safety regulations aimed to prevent such incidents. There are a number of different scaffold types, having different rules and regulations surrounding their assembly, fall prevention requirements, and inspection procedures. The good...

Safety Tip of the Week – Rules for Safe Ladder Use

Safety Tip of the Week – Rules for Safe Ladder Use

 Rules for Safe Ladder Use Virtually every single ladder accident could and should have been prevented. It only takes a little bit of common sense about ladder safety to prevent an accident from occurring while using ladders. Four rules for safe use of ladders: Pick the right ladder for the...