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Falls Through Floor and Wall opening

It takes a split-second of inattention, a slight change in working conditions, a forgetful co-worker, or a lax safety program for you to fall through an opening.

Falls Through Floor and Wall openingVicky Pickford2018-10-15T00:00:00+00:00

Fall Through Temporary Roof Opening
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Fall Through Temporary Roof Opening

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Fall Through Temporary Roof Opening

A 50-year-old male cleaner died when he fell approximately 35 feet through a temporary roof opening and was impaled on a piece of equipment on the factory floor.

Fall Through Temporary Roof OpeningVicky Pickford2018-09-16T00:00:00+00:00

Stopping Slips, Trips, and Falls

Slip, trip, and fall injuries are one of the most common causes of workplace injuries and death. The falls from slips and trips can lead to disabling injuries, traumatic brain injuries, surgeries, and countless hours in rehab. These types of injuries are painful and costly and can put stress on your relationships, lead to depression, anxiety, and in some cases post-traumatic stress disorder, or PSTD.

Stopping Slips, Trips, and FallsVicky Pickford2018-09-02T00:00:00+00:00

Aerial Lift Safety for Utility Workers

Aerial lifts are commonly used by utility workers. Aerial lifts include boom-supported aerial platforms, such as cherry pickers or bucket trucks, and elevating platforms, such as scissor lifts.

Aerial Lift Safety for Utility WorkersVicky Pickford2018-08-24T00:00:00+00:00

Ask the Expert: Fall Protection and Scaffolds

Question: Is fall protection required for workers who are using [...]

Ask the Expert: Fall Protection and ScaffoldsVicky Pickford2018-05-30T00:00:00+00:00

Fall Protection Training Verification Form: Documenting Fall Protection Training

HOW TO USE THE TOOL Adapt this form for [...]

Fall Protection Training Verification Form: Documenting Fall Protection TrainingVicky Pickford2018-05-26T00:00:00+00:00

Suspended Work Platform/Boatwain’s Chair Training Verification Form
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Suspended Work Platform/Boatwain’s Chair Training Verification Form

English, Fall Protection, Industry, Language, Maritime, Tool, Topic, Type

Suspended Work Platform/Boatwain’s Chair Training Verification Form

BENEFITS You must ensure workers required and permitted to use [...]

Suspended Work Platform/Boatwain’s Chair Training Verification FormVicky Pickford2018-05-26T00:00:00+00:00

The ABCD’s of PFAS: Help Workers Remember How to Stay Safe Working at Heights
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The ABCD’s of PFAS: Help Workers Remember How to Stay Safe Working at Heights

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The ABCD’s of PFAS: Help Workers Remember How to Stay Safe Working at Heights

Passive and Active Fall Protection The best fall protection is [...]

The ABCD’s of PFAS: Help Workers Remember How to Stay Safe Working at HeightsVicky Pickford2018-05-06T00:00:00+00:00

Spot the Safety Violation: Watch Your Step!
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Spot the Safety Violation: Watch Your Step!

Construction, Electrical, English, Fall Protection, Industry, Language, Picture This, Topic, Type, Utilities

Spot the Safety Violation: Watch Your Step!

It’s not clear from the picture how this gentleman arrived [...]

Spot the Safety Violation: Watch Your Step!Vicky Pickford2018-05-03T00:00:00+00:00

Protecting Against Fall Hazards in Construction
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Protecting Against Fall Hazards in Construction

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Protecting Against Fall Hazards in Construction

What’s at Stake? Workplace falls cause a significant number of [...]

Protecting Against Fall Hazards in ConstructionVicky Pickford2018-05-01T00:00:00+00:00

Fall Hazards and Falls from Heights

What’s at Stake? New York Post - Two construction workers [...]

Fall Hazards and Falls from HeightsVicky Pickford2018-05-01T00:00:00+00:00

Your Fall Protection Equipment – Your Lifeline
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Your Fall Protection Equipment – Your Lifeline

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Your Fall Protection Equipment – Your Lifeline

What’s at Stake? Falls are one of the oldest causes [...]

Your Fall Protection Equipment – Your LifelineVicky Pickford2026-02-06T18:49:14+00:00

Working Safely On Or Near Water Infographic
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Working Safely On Or Near Water Infographic

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Working Safely On Or Near Water Infographic

Would you know what to do to keep your crews [...]

Working Safely On Or Near Water InfographicVicky Pickford2018-04-26T00:00:00+00:00

Two NYC Employers Cited for Alleged Violations
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Two NYC Employers Cited for Alleged Violations

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Two NYC Employers Cited for Alleged Violations

Two workers fell 47 stories when their scaffold became detached [...]

Two NYC Employers Cited for Alleged ViolationsVicky Pickford2018-03-15T00:00:00+00:00

US Forest Service Cited for Alleged Safety Violations in Ketchikan, AK

OSHA issued willful, serious and repeat violations for alleged safety [...]

US Forest Service Cited for Alleged Safety Violations in Ketchikan, AKVicky Pickford2018-03-15T00:00:00+00:00

Steel Company Cited for Safety and Health Violations Under OSHA Amputations Emphasis Program

The company is facing $148,500 in proposed penalties for several [...]

Steel Company Cited for Safety and Health Violations Under OSHA Amputations Emphasis ProgramVicky Pickford2018-03-09T00:00:00+00:00

Steel Mill Cited for Multiple Willful, Serious and Repeat Violations

OSHA opened an investigation following the death of an employee [...]

Steel Mill Cited for Multiple Willful, Serious and Repeat ViolationsVicky Pickford2018-03-09T00:00:00+00:00

Scaffolding Topped OSHA’s 2009 Safety Violations List
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Scaffolding Topped OSHA’s 2009 Safety Violations List

Article, Construction, English, Fall Protection, Industry, Ladders, Language, Scaffold, Slips, Trips and Falls, Topic, Type

Scaffolding Topped OSHA’s 2009 Safety Violations List

Scaffolding violations topped the list of OSHA violations in 2009, [...]

Scaffolding Topped OSHA’s 2009 Safety Violations ListVicky Pickford2018-03-06T00:00:00+00:00

Residential Masonry Contractor Cited for Repeat, Serious Violations at Alabama Worksite

Fines totaling $48,000 have been proposed after inspectors found alleged [...]

Residential Masonry Contractor Cited for Repeat, Serious Violations at Alabama WorksiteVicky Pickford2018-02-25T00:00:00+00:00

Restoration Company Cited For Multiple Willful, Serious and Repeat Violations
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Restoration Company Cited For Multiple Willful, Serious and Repeat Violations

Article, Construction, English, Fall Protection, Health and Safety Management, Health and Wellness, Industry, JSA/Audits/Inspections, Language, Scaffold, Slips, Trips and Falls, Topic, Type

Restoration Company Cited For Multiple Willful, Serious and Repeat Violations

Fines totaling $134,000 have been proposed. OSHA issued three willful [...]

Restoration Company Cited For Multiple Willful, Serious and Repeat ViolationsVicky Pickford2018-02-25T00:00:00+00:00

Sauerkraut Maker Cited for 16 Alleged Safety Violations Issued $41,400 in Proposed Fines

OSHA says an inspection conducted under its Site Specific Targeting [...]

Sauerkraut Maker Cited for 16 Alleged Safety Violations Issued $41,400 in Proposed FinesVicky Pickford2018-02-25T00:00:00+00:00

Precast Concrete Manufacturer Cited for 57 Alleged Violations

OSHA claims employees were exposed to the dangers of falls, [...]

Precast Concrete Manufacturer Cited for 57 Alleged ViolationsVicky Pickford2018-02-22T00:00:00+00:00

OSHA Says Fall Hazards Topped Big Apple Violation List

An OSHA construction safety task force that descended upon 46 [...]

OSHA Says Fall Hazards Topped Big Apple Violation ListVicky Pickford2018-02-22T00:00:00+00:00

Oven Manufacturer Cited for Multiple Alleged Willful, Serious Violations

Proposed fines totaling $187,150 have been issued to an industrial [...]

Oven Manufacturer Cited for Multiple Alleged Willful, Serious ViolationsVicky Pickford2018-02-22T00:00:00+00:00

Poultry Processor Cited for 45 Alleged Serious Violations
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Poultry Processor Cited for 45 Alleged Serious Violations

Agriculture, Article, English, Fall Protection, Health and Safety Management, Industry, JSA/Audits/Inspections, Language, PPE, PPE - Respiratory, Slips, Trips and Falls, Topic, Type

Poultry Processor Cited for 45 Alleged Serious Violations

Worker faces proposed fines of $182,000. OSHA opened an investigation [...]

Poultry Processor Cited for 45 Alleged Serious ViolationsVicky Pickford2018-02-22T00:00:00+00:00

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