Work at height - Articles - Page 6

OSHA’s fall protection mandate angers roofing association

February 26, 2016

OSHA’s requirement that states who administer their own occupational safety and health agencies adopt federal provisions related to residential fall protection has the National Roofing Contractors Association hot under the collar.

Mallory adds training division “Helping customers build a culture of safety”

January 8, 2016

Mallory Safety and Supply - a safety distributor dedicated to helping companies create safer, healthier, and more productive workplaces, and Airstreams Renewables Inc., a leader in career safety and technical training

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.

Work at height hazards

Serious fall injuries can cost almost $100,000 per case

Sally J. Smart

November 3, 2015

Working from heights is inherently dangerous. Effective and feasible fall prevention and fall protection measures are readily available. Falls can be prevented and lives can be saved.

Maximize your safety equipment at height

Tim Thompson

October 1, 2015

Working at height continues to be one of the most dangerous industrial activities for construction workers.

The biggest risk: failing to use a fall protection system

Harry Dietz

October 1, 2015

Installing and repairing roof systems is difficult work that requires skill and craftsmanship to protect a building from the elements.

4 major causes of ladder accidents

David Francis

October 1, 2015

Think about the products you use every day. How many of those products are exactly the same as they were when your grandfather was using them?

Lessons in ladder safety 101

Dave Johnson

September 3, 2015

Rain came down in buckets one evening this summer, a torrential storm.

Secure tools & gear when working at heights

Nate Bohmbach

September 1, 2015

In its simplest form, an object at any height isn’t the issue—it’s controlling that object so it doesn’t add to the risks already apparent

Self-retracting lanyards by FallTech

September 1, 2015

Compact and lightweight, the Mini 6’ DuraTech SRD is a highly versatile self-retracting device providing fall protection solutions beyond the capabilities of normal lanyards.