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Weekly Safety Meeting – Falls From Ladders

Weekly Safety Meeting – Falls From Ladders

Falls are one of the leading causes of death in industry and construction; and every year falls from ladders make up nearly a third of those deaths. These falls from ladders are preventable and lives can be saved by following the safe work practices we will describe in what follows....

Safety Tip of the Week – Falls From Ladders

Safety Tip of the Week – Falls From Ladders

According to OSHA, falls are one of the leading causes of death in industry and construction. Every year falls from ladders make up nearly a third of those deaths. Following safe work practices can prevent those fatalities. Safety Work Practices We should adopt safe work practices, ensuring our safety from...

Safety Tip of the Week – Rules for Safe Ladder Use

Safety Tip of the Week – 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 job you are going to...

Weekly Safety Meeting – Safe Ladder Use

Weekly Safety Meeting – Safe Ladder Use

There is absolutely no reason for anybody to get hurt, disabled, or killed while using a ladder. Yet it happens every single day. Somebody steps on the safety sticker that says, “This is not a step!” and ends up with a broken leg. Another worker puts a rock under one...

Safety Tip of the Week – Safe Ladder Use

Safety Tip of the Week – 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. Stick to the following simple ladder safety rules to ensure that you or your fellow workers are never...

Safety Tip of the Week – Safety on Ladders

Safety Tip of the Week – Safety on Ladders

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 job you are going to...

Weekly Safety Meeting – Safety on Ladders

Weekly Safety Meeting – Safety on Ladders

There is absolutely no reason for anybody to get hurt, disabled, or killed while using a ladder. Yet it happens every single day. Somebody steps on the safety sticker that says “This is not a step!” and ends up with a broken leg. Another worker puts a rock under one...

Weekly Safety Meeting – Using a Ladder Safely

Weekly Safety Meeting – Using a Ladder Safely

Using a Ladder Safely There is absolutely no reason for anybody to get hurt, disabled, or killed while using a ladder. Yet it happens every single day. Somebody steps on the safety sticker that says “This is not a step!” and ends up with a broken leg. Another worker puts...

Safety Tip of the Week – Using a Ladder Safely

Safety Tip of the Week – Using a Ladder Safely

Using a Ladder Safely There is absolutely no reason for anybody to get hurt, disabled, or killed while using a ladder. Yet it happens every single day. Virtually every single ladder accident could and should have been prevented. It only takes a little bit of common sense about ladder safety...