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We’ve discussed skylights and the associated fall hazards in a number of blog posts, most notably in this article, but our point of view has always been in looking out for the well-being of a company’s employees. That perspective is necessary because, ultimately, a company is responsible...
ICE is a public safety concept focusing on awareness and personal responsibility. ICE can be integrated into your daily routine and employed in the event of natural disasters, terrorist incidents, workplace accidents or medical emergencies. Increased attention to this topic followed the...
There are ways to prevent forklift accidents from happening. But should you rely on your operators to perform perfectly at every turn? Even the best forklift operators make mistakes.
There are many options that you can use to protect your warehouse. Here are 7 solutions to protect the...
You’ve done an analysis of the hazards in your work area - whether it be a construction site, a warehouse, or a manufacturing floor, and you’ve determined that the best solution for one or more of your hazards is a work platform. It may seem like your decision-making ends there, but...
OSHA estimates that 32 million employees are exposed to hazardous chemicals each year in the United States. Understanding OSHA's Hazard Communication (HazCom) program can be quite confusing at times. OSHA 29 CRF Part 1910 Subpart Z states that the purpose of the program is to ensure that the...
Parapet railings can be a great solution for providing perimeter fall protection on a rooftop. Parapet railings are appropriate when penetration of the parapet is acceptable. When no penetration can be made or no parapet exists, we recommend our KeeGuard non-penetrating roof railing. Parapet...
Excuses, excuses, excuses, that's what we hear from residential and commercial contractors that fail to comply with fall protection policies and standards. In 2011, 251 out of 721 worker fatalities were the result of falls. It's time to stop making excuses and start making the...
ADA compliance is a requirement on many public buildings (which ones?). Sometimes the existing handrails in a place of business are not ADA compliant. Our ADA handrail system can be used to upgrade an existing hand railing to make it ADA Compliant.
Depending on what type of existing handrail...
Niagara Falls has been the subject of much attention leading up to Nick Wallenda's tight rope walk across the falls. Some of the conversation surrounding the tight rope walk has been about safety. For this event, the tight rope walker was actually tied off to the wire to prevent him from falling...
Selecting the right safety railing system is an important aspect of rooftop fall safety. Most people know they need a rooftop safety railing but aren’t sure which type is best for their requirements. Here’s a short guide to help better understand the ideal system for your rooftop.
Impact barriers are a crucial engineering control when working with forklifts inside your facility or warehouse. Impact barriers are physical barriers that are intended to keep building components, storage racking, objects, equipment, materials, and people protected from the dangers of...
Working on a roof is inherently dangerous work, but the dangers aren’t only present during the work. Accessing the roof in the first place presents its own set of hazards.
Ladders are one of the most common methods of access and there is a reason they get their own section of the OSHA...
Don't wear your personal protective equipment (PPE) and receive a $50 non-compliance ticket from the Yukon Health and Safety Board. Starting July 1, not only will the worker receive a ticket, but also the Supervisor and Employer. Supervisor's ticket is $250 and the employer's is $500.
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The edge is not the only danger on your sloped roof.
Every time you send someone on your roof to perform maintenance or an inspection, you expose them to various slips, trips, and falls. Slips, trips, and falls were the second leading cause of workplace fatalities in 2021 and 2020, according...
Inhalation is the most common route of exposure for employees to most toxic materials in the workplace. Selecting and utilizing the appropriate respirator can be quite confusing and difficult. Employers and employees must get a firm understanding of respirator basic knowledge in order to...
Warehouse floors tend to be more dangerous than people think - from forklifts to conveyors, potential hazards linger everywhere and, because of the more static nature of the operation (compared to, say, construction), are often underestimated.
Sean McNulty is glad he wore his fall protection harness! On Monday, January 10, 2011 he lost his footing when a beam shifted on the roof of a demolition project. The fall protection deployed and stopped him from falling more than six stories.
The article notes: "If he didn't have his fall...
Solar panel installations are growing in popularity for commercial buildings. Whether you want to increase energy efficiency, decrease your carbon footprint, or line up with green initiatives, you may be pursuing a solar panel installation.
Most solar arrays get installed on commercial...
New York City is in the middle of a huge underground excavation project that has been going on for years. The pictures from the subterranean world are dramatic and have found their way onto websites and news magazines around the world. As a safety professional, you can't help but notice the...
As safety consultants, our job is to help employers and employees understand the OSHA inspection process and inform them of their rights during these inspections.
To say insurance is not cheap would be an understatement. We live in a litigious society that requires you to ensure your company is protected no matter the cost. A good broker will help you find the best deal on insurance policies, but even then you could be eligible for further...
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