Painter Dies in Fall From Tank to Concrete
A painter fell 25 feet (7.62 meters) from the top of a tank to the concrete pad below. He died of multiple traumatic injuries.
Supervisor Falls From Roof
Could This Have Been You? A 61-year-old construction supervisor was fatally injured when he fell from a roof.
Alarm Servicer Falls
A service worker for a security alarm system company died after a 35 foot (10.6 meter) fall.
Unprotected Worker Falls
A construction worker was killed when he fell 14 feet (about four meters) from a roof while installing metal roofing materials.
Scaffold Collapse Sends Three to Death
Five workers were standing on a scaffold nine stories off the ground as they were plastering the exterior of a high rise apartment building. The scaffold collapsed, sending three of them to their deaths.
Painters Take Fatal Fall From Radio Tower
Three painters plunged 1,200 feet (365 meters) to their death when the hoist used to hold them slipped. The company owner, his 16-year-old stepson and another young worker died when the owner’s wife lost her
Ironworker Dies After Fall From Girder
An ironworker died after falling 23 feet (seven meters) from a steel girder at a construction site.
Fall Down Stairs Kills Worker GalleryFall Down Stairs Kills Worker
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Fall Down Stairs Kills Worker
A 59-year-old worker at a plant that makes plastic bags was fatally injured after falling down industrial stairs.
Man Catapulted from Personlift
A journeyman glazier died after attempting to lift a 1,000 pound (450-kilogram) case of glass with a personlift.
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
Lifeguard Dies After Fall Into Empty Pool GalleryLifeguard Dies After Fall Into Empty Pool
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Lifeguard Dies After Fall Into Empty Pool
A 17-year-old lifeguard preparing for summer was found dead in just inches of water after she fell 14 feet (four meters) into a nearly empty pool. The tragedy occurred while a crew of four were
Worker Dies After Taking off Safety Harness
At 36, Eder Morales was in the prime of his life. We don't know much about Morales, except that he died young. Too young.
Worker Falls Through Hidden Skylight
A worker at a manufacturing company died after falling through an unguarded snow-covered skylight.
Carpenter Falls From Scaffold
A 66-year-old carpenter died after falling from the plank of an improvised scaffold.
Ladder Safety Checklist GalleryLadder Safety Checklist
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Ladder Safety Checklist
Use this ladder safety checklist to ensure that the ladders [...]
Seven Statistics on Working in Winter GallerySeven Statistics on Working in Winter
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Seven Statistics on Working in Winter
In many parts of North America, winter can pose significant [...]
Seven Statistics on Literacy and Workplace Safety GallerySeven Statistics on Literacy and Workplace Safety
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Seven Statistics on Literacy and Workplace Safety
Adults who struggle with reading have difficulty grasping workplace safety [...]
Seven Statistics on Slipping Hazards GallerySeven Statistics on Slipping Hazards
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Seven Statistics on Slipping Hazards
Slipping is a major cause of injuries, both at home [...]
Construction Safety Training Programs in 6 Steps GalleryConstruction Safety Training Programs in 6 Steps
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Construction Safety Training Programs in 6 Steps
A critical element of every construction company’s environmental health and [...]
Seven Ways to Avoid Slips, Trips, and Falls GallerySeven Ways to Avoid Slips, Trips, and Falls
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Seven Ways to Avoid Slips, Trips, and Falls
WHAT’S AT STAKE? Slips happen when there’s not enough friction [...]
Don’t Leave Your Safety Up in the Air: Protect Against Falls from Heights GalleryDon’t Leave Your Safety Up in the Air: Protect Against Falls from Heights
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Don’t Leave Your Safety Up in the Air: Protect Against Falls from Heights
Safety Talk What’s at Stake? Working at heights without fall [...]
Working from Heights – Don’t Fall for these Seven Deadly Mistakes GalleryWorking from Heights – Don’t Fall for these Seven Deadly Mistakes
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Working from Heights – Don’t Fall for these Seven Deadly Mistakes
Safety Talk What’s At Stake ? Falls from heights injure [...]
Fall Protection Gone Bad
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