Staying Safe on Scaffolds
Did you know 90% of all falls involving scaffolds happen while workers are performing routine jobs and the average height of those falls are just 12 to 15 feet?
Climb Your Way to Safe Ladder Use
Of all occupational injuries, falls are the second leading cause of death next to highway crashes.
Stay Alert to Stay Alive GalleryStay Alert to Stay Alive
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Stay Alert to Stay Alive
Struck-by and caught-between hazards account for over 1,500 workplace deaths a year and are present in almost every industry sector.
Suspension Trauma
Suspension trauma can occur to anyone who is forced to remain upright, as when you are in a body harness for a long time. The blood in your body pools in your legs and your heart cannot exert enough force to pump the blood back up. Eventually you faint. If you fall over, the blood can flow back to your heart; if not, there may be severe consequences.
Straight Talk About Straight Ladder Safety GalleryStraight Talk About Straight Ladder Safety
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Straight Talk About Straight Ladder Safety
Two workers were attempting to install a wooden sign board on the storefront of a building. They were both on the ground attempting to position an aluminum ladder. They lost control of it, causing the ladder to fall backwards.
Don’t Slip Up GalleryDon’t Slip Up
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Don’t Slip Up
A moment of distraction is all it took for Terrence’s foot to catch at the walkway’s edge, causing him to stumble. He recovered his balance but it was a close thing!
Stop Falls With Protective Gear
Fall protection includes personal fall arrest equipment, conventional equipment such as guardrails, and positioning device systems. A fall arrest system is used to halt a person's fall from a working level 10 feet (three meters)
Carnival Operator Cited for Alleged Violations at Two Pennsylvania Carnival Sites GalleryCarnival Operator Cited for Alleged Violations at Two Pennsylvania Carnival Sites
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Carnival Operator Cited for Alleged Violations at Two Pennsylvania Carnival Sites
OSHA inspected a carnival located at a mall in Bensalem, [...]
Companies Cited For Guardrail Violations GalleryCompanies Cited For Guardrail Violations
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Companies Cited For Guardrail Violations
In safety, what you don’t have can be equally as [...]
Five Facts on Falls GalleryFive Facts on Falls
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Five Facts on Falls
Odds of winning the lottery 1 in 135,145,920 (multi-state, mega-millions [...]
Teaching Fall Protection – How to Make an Impact GalleryTeaching Fall Protection – How to Make an Impact
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Teaching Fall Protection – How to Make an Impact
Train the Trainer – PPE Teaching Fall Protection – How [...]
Fall Protection Equipment Checklist
Fall Protection Equipment Checklist Fall protection equipment should be inspected [...]
Alleged Cave-in Hazards Bring Willful, Repeat and Serious Violations of Safety Standards GalleryAlleged Cave-in Hazards Bring Willful, Repeat and Serious Violations of Safety Standards
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Alleged Cave-in Hazards Bring Willful, Repeat and Serious Violations of Safety Standards
Citations were issued for four alleged willful, repeat and serious [...]
Alleged Repeat Violations Bring $70,000 in Additional Proposed Fines GalleryAlleged Repeat Violations Bring $70,000 in Additional Proposed Fines
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Alleged Repeat Violations Bring $70,000 in Additional Proposed Fines
A roofing contractor has been cited for five alleged repeat [...]
Alleged Scaffolding and Fall Hazards Bring Citations For 25 Violations GalleryAlleged Scaffolding and Fall Hazards Bring Citations For 25 Violations
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Alleged Scaffolding and Fall Hazards Bring Citations For 25 Violations
OSHA has proposed $54,250 in fines after twice finding workers [...]
Six Facts on Fall Fatalities GallerySix Facts on Fall Fatalities
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Six Facts on Fall Fatalities
Odds of winning the lottery: 1 in 135,145,920 (multi-state, mega-millions [...]
Preventing Injuries Away from the Job GalleryPreventing Injuries Away from the Job
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Preventing Injuries Away from the Job
Not all fatal accidents happen at work. Many of us [...]
Alleged Repeat and Serious Safety Violations Bring $123,750 in Proposed Fines for Two Steel Erection Companies GalleryAlleged Repeat and Serious Safety Violations Bring $123,750 in Proposed Fines for Two Steel Erection Companies
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Alleged Repeat and Serious Safety Violations Bring $123,750 in Proposed Fines for Two Steel Erection Companies
OSHA inspected a Gadsden, AL jobsite as part of a [...]
Word Search – Falls
The topic of this word search is falls. Search the puzzle for words relating to workplace slips, trips and falls, as well as fall protection gear.
Word Search – Fall Protection
Do you know everything you should about your fall protection system? Use this word search as an opportunity to review. And be sure to put your training into practice by using the equipment correctly.
Pick Five – Falls
Your lifetime odds of dying as the result of a fall: 1 in 184 (National Safety Council Odds of Dying).
Administrative Penalties for OHS Violations Can Be Imposed on Worksite Owners
A tree faller was struck by a section of a [...]
Airline Cited for Multiple Serious, Repeat Violations in Chicago GalleryAirline Cited for Multiple Serious, Repeat Violations in Chicago
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Airline Cited for Multiple Serious, Repeat Violations in Chicago
After reviewing occupational injury and illness data, OSHA selected United [...]
Safety Puzzle – Falls
Slips, trips and falls are a leading cause of workplace injuries and fatalities. Think about these hazards as you figure out the crossword clues.
Worker Tumbles From Large Door
Two workers were trying to repair a large overhead door by tightening the tension spring at the top. Both were working about 10 feet above the ground, each with one foot on a ladder and
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