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Japanese utilities get a lesson in fall protection from IBEW

July 11, 2017

Injuries and deaths from falls are a problem in the utility industry in Japan and regulations are changing to keep workers safer when working on power poles and transmission towers. The U.S. utility industry worked through its own regulation shift three years ago, when the Occupational Safety and Health Administration required an upgrade to the traditional body or safety belt that linemen had been using for decades.

Despite decline, roof fall accidents remain leading cause of coal miner injuries

July 10, 2017

Although improvements in roof control technology in underground coal mines have significantly reduced accidents involving roof and rib falls or coal bursts, such accidents remain a leading cause of injuries, reports the U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA).

Study: Most firms struggle to control same level slips, trips and falls

July 6, 2017

Same-level slip and fall accidents were the primary source of workplace injuries in 2015, totaling nearly 200,000, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Despite this statistical evidence of the problem, a survey conducted by New Pig found that almost all (92 percent) companies surveyed place floor mats in their entranceways – but left many other risk zones uncovered.

A Confined Space blog post

Blame the worker — The error of blaming incidents on “human error”

Jordan Barab

July 3, 2017

A New York subway train derailed earlier this week, injuring thirty-four riders and striking fear into the hearts of subway riders who had believed their biggest concern was subway delays, not injury or death on the way to work.

A NIOSH Science Blog post

Ladder safety in the wholesale and retail trade sector

Take the right steps towards safety

July 3, 2017

In 2014, work-related falls to a lower level in the wholesale and retail trade (WRT) sector accounted for over 12,500 reported injuries. These injured employees were out of work for an average of 7 to 11 days [BLS 2015, BLS 2016]. This blog provides information about preventing ladder-related injuries in the wholesale and retail trade sector.

Training for construction emergencies: 5 topics demand attention

Mark H. Stromme

July 1, 2017

Here are five topics you should train employees on in preparation for jobsite emergencies.

Newer miners the focus of MSHA safety initiative

June 29, 2017

A new initiative launched by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is aimed at addressing the causes and trends in recent coal fatalities. Of special interest: miners hired within the last year, or in their current job for less than a year.

Texas co. logs a million man hours without a lost time incident

June 29, 2017

Houston-based EGC Critical Components, a designer and manufacturer of custom-engineered polymer components for performance-critical applications, has just announced a major milestone: one million hours without a lost time incident.

LEVEL-EZE Automatic Ladder Levelers by Jershon Inc.

A proven concept in ladder safety

June 29, 2017

Instantly and automatically adjusts to any uneven surface. No pins, levers or locks to manually adjust. Securely locks when the ladder is set down and unlocks when the ladder is picked up so a worker can easily move ladder around the jobsite.

How can VPP programs be improved?

OSHA wants your ideas

June 29, 2017

OSHA is looking for suggestions on how to strengthen the agency’s Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) so that they continue to represent safety and health excellence, leverage partner resources and recognize the successes of long-term participants.