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How to maintain & repair walking-working surfaces

Plan each step

January 3, 2019

Few employees may ever take notice of a freshly cleaned, well-maintained floor. Unfortunately, too few also tend to notice uneven surfaces that cause trips or spilled materials that can make floors slippery. That’s one of the reasons why it’s up to employers to make sure that these types of hazards are eliminated.

Pure Safety Group opens HQ, global training facility

January 2, 2019

Pure Safety Group (PSG), has opened the doors to its 33,000-square-foot corporate headquarters office and global training facility this month in conjunction with the National Safety Congress (NSC) in Houston, Texas. The training facility, the largest dedicated to height safety in the industry, features the new PSG training program, the most current curriculum in the industry.

ANSI/ISEA 121-2018 American National Standard for Object Prevention Solutions

2019 top standards- ANSI/ISEA Voluntary Standards

ANSI-ISEA dropped object prevention solutions standard

December 20, 2018

The International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) reports struck-by falling objects result in hundreds of fatalities annually and thousands of injuries. In 2016, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 255 fatalities and 47,920 injuries from dropped objects in the United States.

2019 top standards- Critical OSHA Standards

OSHA walking-working surfaces standard

29 CFR 1910.21-1910.30 Final Rule Industry Walking-Working Surfaces Standards Personal Protective Equipment

December 20, 2018

OSHA's efforts to revise and update the existing general industry walking-working surfaces standards have been underway since 1973. The final rule incorporates advances in technology, industry best practices, and national consensus standards to provide effective and cost-efficient worker protection.

Fla. contractor repeatedly exposed employees to fall hazards

December 17, 2018

Being cited four times in the past five years for fall hazards apparently did not cause a Florida roofing contractor to change its workplace safety practices. In its most recent interaction with OSHA, Turnkey Construction Planners Inc. was cited for failing to provide fall protection to its workers. The Melbourne-based company faces $199,184 in penalties.

One company, two worksites, same fall protection violations

December 7, 2018

OSHA has cited Derek Williams – operating as Elo Restoration Inc. – for exposing employees to fall hazards at two separate worksites in St. Augustine and Daytona Beach, Florida. The roofing contractor faces $116,551 in penalties. OSHA initiated an inspection as part of the Regional Emphasis Program on Falls in Construction.

Top products of the week

December 2, 2018

Stylish hi-viz clothing, wearable sensor technology and barrier solutions to keep your workers safe were among the top occupational safety and health products featured on ISHN.com this week.

Ala. company cited for violations at four different worksites

November 19, 2018

OSHA has cited Sabel Steel Service Inc. – based in Montgomery, Alabama – for exposing employees to amputation, fall, and other hazards at four of the company's facilities. The manufacturer faces $320,261 in penalties.

FULL BODY HARNESS- MSA's V-FLEX™ full body harness

November 4, 2018

The V-FLEX™ full body harness is the first in a new series of harnesses by MSA, designed for superior comfort and mobility. The V-FLEX uses MSA's new, exclusive racing style design. The design routes webbing across the chest for a secure, more comfortable fit and reduces the need for adjustments throughout the day so workers can the focus on the task at hand.

PATRIOTIC HARNESS- Honeywell’s Miller Aircore™ Patriotic Steel Harness

November 4, 2018

Honeywell’s Miller Aircore™ Patriotic Steel Harness is for construction workers who prefer to wear their patriotism on their sleeves while gaining optimal safety and comfort for at-height applications. The unique stars and stripes look also has the advantage of high visibility and easy identification on a jobsite.