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Alliance on crane, hoist hazards renewed

February 8, 2016

OSHA has renewed its alliance with Crane, Hoist and Monorail Partners, signing a five year agreement to address hazards and new technology encountered by workers who manufacture and use cranes, hoists and monorails.

Construction fall prevention effort reaches 2.5 million workers

February 3, 2016

A broad-based effort to prevent construction industry falls reached millions of workers – many of them employees of small firms – according to a new report from the Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR).

FallTech enlists Sales Solutions, Inc. to drive growth on Eastern seaboard

Greatly expands sales and logistics from Florida to Maine

February 2, 2016

FallTech, a leading manufacturer of fall protection products built for workers who are exposed to falls from elevation, today announced that the Company has partnered with Sales Solutions, Inc., a manufacturers’ representative group deeply rooted in the Construction Safety, Traffic Safety and Personal Protective Equipment industries, to promote its fall protection portfolio throughout the East Coast.

Winter weather walking: Keep your hands free

January 28, 2016

Winter precipitation can bring an increased risk for slips and falls on the ice and snow. Julia Henderson-Kalb, M.S., OTR/L, an instructor in the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at Saint Louis University, recommends some simple steps to minimize fall risk.

New harness series from FallTech – Journeyman Flex

Featuring lightweight aluminum hardware and stitched down pads for better fit

January 14, 2016

FallTech, a leading manufacturer of fall protection products built for workers who are exposed to falls from elevation, today announced the release of the Journeyman Flex series of full body harnesses.

Pa. construction worker paralyzed in a fall

January 13, 2016

A 30-year-old construction worker returned from a holiday weekend on July 6, 2015, ready to install gutters on new apartment and condominium buildings at 1323 West Chester Pike in West Chester. It was his first day on the job site, and his last as a builder.

Fla. construction worker falls to his death

January 11, 2016

Had his employer taken the necessary steps to fully protect him, a 32-year-old construction worker might not have suffered deadly injuries in a fall at a Naples building site on Sept. 26, 2015.

10 safety questions commonly asked in 2015

Grainger safety specialists answer 120,000+ questions during the year

January 7, 2016

During the course of the year, customers nationwide contact Grainger Technical Product Specialists to help answer questions on key safety issues. From the more than 120,000 safety questions received in 2015, below are 10 frequently asked questions that Grainger was able to help customers answer.

General industry waits on a proposed fall protection rule

January 4, 2016

A quick look at statistics reinforces that falls from heights account for a significant yearly number of disabling injuries and fatalities.

“Habitual” safety violator again exposes roofers to fall hazards

January 4, 2016

Falls, broken bones, and death. These were the hazards faced by Force Corp. employees as they performed a roofing job on July 7, 2015, at 2-4 Johnson St. in North Andover. An OSHA inspector driving by the work site saw three employees on a roof exposed to falls of up to 18 feet without fall protection.