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Picture this: you and your guests savoring the ambiance of a rooftop deck and enjoying refreshing drinks while taking in the stunning views of the city or surrounding nature. Now imagine how that picture would change if someone were to fall off the deck...or off of the whole roof.
Dramatic, I...
Data centers are a crucial component of our society.
As more continue to be built every year, it’s important that we look at the risks to those who maintain them. After all, we need those data centers to be running at peak efficiency.
Solar energy installations are on the rise.
You may want to reduce greenhouse emissions or become energy independent. Either way, deciding to install solar panels can impact more than just your energy bill.
These large installations take up a lot of space. The rooftop is often unused realty...
Did you know that you don’t always need fall protection?
Of course, you don’t when there is no fall hazard. However, OSHA has included provisions in its code that identify specific circumstances where a fall hazard exists, and no fall protection is required.
It may seem crazy and...
The #1 cited OSHA violation in 2023 was fall protection. 13 years running. The count of violations is more than double second place, which was hazard communication.
This means people are at risk while working because falls aren’t properly addressed and those hazards aren’t properly...
You could be using the wrong guardrail.
I’ve heard the word temporary used in several ways for guardrail, and not all of them correct. The definition of temporary is “lasting for a limited period of time”.
In the world of workplace safety, fall protection gets a lot of attention and for good reason.
Slips, trips, and falls are consistently a leading cause of workplace injuries. OSHA has established specific regulations and practices to protect against these hazards.
With falls being a leading cause of workplace injury and death, the rooftop is an easy place to look first to ensure a safe work environment.
You’re in luck, though. You have a parapet wall at the edge of your roof.
So, do you even need fall protection if you have a parapet?
Great...
Efficiency and safety are key factors for a productive workplace. One pivotal component is having safe and secure access to work through industrial safety platforms.
But can you just slap some plywood and 2x4s together to make a safe and compliant platform?
Maybe...
In this article, I’m...
Choosing the right fall protection is like choosing the right smoker for a barbecue. Sure, you could get that tiny electric smoke box that’s cheap and comfortable. But why settle for a subpar smoking experience when you can use charcoal and wood?
Just like with a smoker, there are cheap...
In any business, like injection molding, efficiency, safety, and compliance are paramount. One crucial element you might overlook is using safety platforms to achieve these objectives.
In this context, platforms refer to elevated structures or work platforms that provide safe and convenient...
Calculating fall clearance is not as simple as some may lead you to believe. If done incorrectly, anyone who uses the system could be at risk of severe injury or death.
Having a basic understanding of how to calculate fall clearance will help you know when to hire a qualified person and when...
No one should have to worry about falling from height when fleeing a hazardous situation. This could happen in an emergency if your rooftop is your secondary exit route and you don't have fall protection.
According to OSHA, an exit route is a continuous and unobstructed path of exit travel...
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...
Roof safety doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Having 10 different buildings with HVACs doesn’t mean that you must have thousands of feet of rooftop guardrail.
Let’s be honest, most budgets don’t accommodate the cost for that much railing. So, what do you do?
We worked with a...
Mechanical rooftop unit maintenance comes with a fair share of risk to the employee. Depending on the unit, this can range from electrical hazards to falls from height.
Some units are too tall for workers to easily access. This can result in setting up inappropriate platforms, like...
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...
It is easy to look at a roof edge and understand the risk of going near it. However, what fall hazards cross your mind while you’re standing in the center of the roof?
The roof access hatch is often an overlooked and underestimated fall hazard. While it is closed, a user may feel safe...
The challenges in creating and maintaining a strong forklift safety program abound. From the number of workers traveling through the warehouse to the hustle and bustle of getting orders shipped out on time.
Despite pressure to perform from customers and corporate requirements, it is...
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