Articles Tagged with ''Fall Protection''

Every year, same-level slips, trips and falls send five million people to the emergency room — costing American businesses nearly $11 billion in direct costs according to the 2017 Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index. New Pig, the leading brand for helping facilities maintain safe, compliant workplace environments has introduced PIG® Slips, Trips, and Falls Online Training for Beginner or Intermediate level trainees.

Our Ladder Protector Kit helps the worker safely transition away from the leading edge when the roof is accessed by ladder. This kit is the perfect addition to any Guard Rail or Permanent Warning Line system.

Petzl, the leader in solution-based verticality and lighting equipment, will host the North American event in the 2018 RopeTrip Series at the state-of-the-art Petzl Technical Institute (PTI), February 12-16, 2018. The event includes a rope access competition, symposium and optional training courses — all demonstrating Petzl’s leadership in and commitment to serving a wide range of work-at-height and fall-safety protection markets.

Traditional methods of using a mop & bucket or spill kit to clean up spills usually cause more harm than good; the spill area gets spread out creating a greater hazard area which leads to more slip & fall accidents and cross contamination of hazardous substances.

If you have ever slipped at work due to worn-out shoes, you know how important good footwear can be. However, even the best shoes wear out, so it is important to replace them before they become a hazard in the workplace. But when, precisely, is that? Slips, trips, and falls are a leading cause of work-related injuries.