Unsecured Plywood Results in Death
An experienced worker was laying concrete on the second level of a construction project when the face shield from a welder's mask fell from an upper level. The construction worker agreed to cross the wet
Young Worker Falls From Ladder
A teenaged retail hardware sales associate was killed when he fell from a fiberglass extension ladder as he tried to change a light bulb. He died of a skull fracture when he landed headfirst on
Bad Board Disintegrates
One defective plank was the cause of a three-story fall that killed a bricklayer. He was part of a crew laying bricks on the top floor of a building. They had built a six-foot (1.83-meter)
Company Fined $350,000 For Fatality
An Ontario mine is paying the price for failing to develop standard safe procedures for workers performing checks to determine the presence of gases following rock blasts.
Don’t slip up on fall prevention GalleryDon’t slip up on fall prevention
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Don’t slip up on fall prevention
Falls are the second leading cause of accidental deaths in North America - second only to motor vehicle accidents.
Fall from Elevation
A 37-year-old residential roofer was fatally injured after falling from a roof.
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
Can you tell what dangerous and illegal action this worker is engaging in?
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