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Fall Protection and Prevention; What You Need to Know
Year after year, fall protection standards are some of the most frequently cited OSHA regulations. Additionally, falls continue to be one of the leading causes of workplace fatalities overall, and the leading cause of death in construction.
The Vestibular System and Its Implication in Staying Upright
According to the National Floor Safety Institute, slip and fall injuries account for over one million emergency room visits per year and represent the primary cause of lost work days. Staying upright is, therefore, an important part of any organizat...
Tis' the Season to Get Injured, Fa La La La, La La La La!
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says there were approximately 15,000 injuries involving holiday decorating in November and December, 2012. This translates to 250 injuries per day during the holiday season!
OSHA Fall Protection Stand-Down (May 4-15)
Falls are the leading killer in construction, 36.5% of the total deaths (302 out of 828) in 2013 (OSHA). According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), over 60% of all elevated falls are from a height of less than 10 feet.
"Hanging in There" After the Fall
Falls continue to be one of the most common causes of workplace injury. Preventing falls is only part of the plan to keep workers safe. A commonly overlooked component is promptly rescuing workers.
Snow and Ice Removal From Roofs—Act Responsibly!
Winter brings fun and joy for many who participate in winter activities and sports, or just love the snow. This winter’s record snowfall has no doubt brightened the spirits of many school aged kids. However, the recent onslaught of storms in less tha...
Seeing Stars on Ice
With all 50 states reporting temperatures below freezing on Tuesday, November 18th, ‘tis the season to pay special attention to the condition of outdoor surfaces underfoot. Indeed, it seems that Old Man Winter has descended upon us suddenly and with...
Watch Your Step on That Ladder
Stepladders are used by many workers and companies due to their convenience and relatively low cost. They quickly help create different work heights and are easily moved and setup. However, misuse and neglect can result in hazards and risk of serio...
Serving up Safety
What’s on the menu if you’re a leader in your restaurant or commercial kitchen? The answer, of course, is the safety of your professional staff. To create a well balanced menu, start by focusing on the industry’s common losses and/or those you may ...
A Whoops and a FOOSH: Preventing Slips, Trips & Falls
It is in that “whoops” moment, when we lose the battle of upright balance to gravity, that we can sustain a FOOSH (fall on an outstretched hand) injury from reflexively trying to brace ourselves as we plummet to the ground. With our feet out from u...
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