Lifeline Systems–Importance and Standards
Falls are one of the leading causes of injury and death in the construction industry. To combat the dangers of falls, OSHA has created mandatory standards that employers and employees must follow to prevent or arrest falls. Lifeline systems are...
Engineered vs. Non-Engineered Fall Protection Systems
Fall protection systems function to save a worker’s life in the event of a fall. Therefore, governing organizations hold them to high standards meant to guarantee as much as possible that they serve that purpose every time. Accordingly, fall protection...
Workplace Injuries
Reducing workplace injuries is not just the right thing to do for the safety and well-being of employees; it also saves employers money. For any employer looking to improve their bottom line, there is no better place to start than...
Key Benefits of Becoming a Safe Keeper Distributor
With fall protection sales snowballing in North America, now, more than ever, is the best time to reevaluate your inventory and vendor pricing. Research and Markets states, “The fall protection equipment market is expected to grow from US$ 2,934.86 million...
Height Requirements for Fall Protection
Falls are one of the leading causes of injuries and deaths in the workplace. While this is true in all industries, falls are a significant danger in construction. Therefore, OSHA has created fall protection requirements for all industries to eliminate...
The Purpose of a Safety Harness
A safety harness, also called a body harness, is defined by OSHA as "straps that secure about the employee in a manner to distribute the fall arrest forces over at least the thighs, pelvis, waist, chest, and shoulders, with a...
Week 4 Topic for June’s National Safety Month–Slips, Trips, and Falls
Safety is an important topic every month of the year, but June offers an extra focus as it's National Safety Month (NSM). NSM is a campaign spearheaded by the National Safety Council (NSC) to eliminate the leading causes of preventable injuries and...
Electrical Safety
Electrical safety in the workplace is an important topic. Unfortunately, there were 160 electrical fatalities in the workplace in 2018, and 54% of those fatal injuries were in the construction industry. Explore the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), a non-profit devoted...
Dropped Object Prevention
Injuries and fatalities from dropped objects contribute significantly to injury and death statistics in the construction industry. But prevention is the key! In 2018, the ANSI/ISEA 121-2018 Standard for Dropped Object Prevention Solutions went into effect to reduce the number...
