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Despite efforts to reduce falls, they still remain the number one killer in construction. They also account for approximately 12% of fatal occupational injuries across all industries (http://www.bls.gov/news.release/cfoi.t01.htm). We educate, inspect, and discipline, yet falls continue to...
In my experience, it is not uncommon to hear of self-retracting lifelines and/or lanyards daisy-chained together to create a longer connection to an anchor point. This typically happens when someone buys a product that is long enough for an application on one job, but finds that they need...
Let’s be honest, the best way to build safety railing like a professional is to be a professional, but that’s not always possible. Lucky for those who aren’t, there are some very strict rules regarding safety rail construction that don’t leave much to chance. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not...
There are many types of work platforms: aerial work platforms (such as scissor lifts), scaffolding, or prefabricated, permanently-installed platforms. Which one you choose to use depends on the type of work you plan on doing and the duration of that work. A quick paint job, for instance,...
There is nothing simple about roof anchor points.
Being that is our aspiration to create simple and safe solutions for all workers at heights, we felt it necessary to address one of our most commonly asked questions.
Unfortunately, like many...
Falls from height are still a primary killer when it comes to workplace fatalities. A business with a Safety First mindset will perform a hazard assessment in every area of their business, and the rooftop is no exception. Read through to explore best practices when it comes to rooftop safety audits.
Falls cause the most worker fatalities and injuries during rooftop ice and snow removal. Workers can fall off roof edges, through skylights, and from ladders and aerial lifts (OSHA source). If you live in a...
One of the most overlooked areas of a fall protection plan is the rescue section. For many professionals, this is due to heavy emphasis put on protection and prevention rather than rescue and retrieval.
From a young age we learn that 911 is THE ANSWER when any accident happens. In fall...
Who is responsible for your safety? Is it the safety manager? Is it your supervisor? Is it the owner of the company for which you work? Sure, each of these people plays a part in building a framework that allows you to perform your job in a safe working environment, but in the end, the...
There are obviously times when somebody will need to access the roof of your building or facility, whether it’s maintenance workers, contractors, or inspectors. As we’ve discussed, roofs are inherently dangerous, so we develop policies to direct the behaviors of our employees and...
Recently, we posted an article on the common hazards found during rooftop HVAC work. In it was stated, “Routes of travel that take you past skylights or near the edge of the roof have now exposed you to fall hazards.” This is not an empty warning. Skylights are a hazard often overlooked...
A man named Joe, who worked for the same roofing company for 25 years, fell through the skylight pictured above to his death. He was not wearing any fall protection and the skylight was not protected in any way. On average 16 people die at work every day in the United States. That number is...
As rooftop solar installations grow, so grows the need to access the roof safely.
Part of roof top safety is having a proper rooftop railing installed. On a metal roof there are other safety concerns. The metal ribs can cause a significant trip hazard. Additionally, the metal roof may not be...
The moment you see or hear the word "mezzanine" in your workplace, your thought should immediately turn to fall protection. In general industry, the minimum height at which fall protection is needed is 4’. Because mezzanines are typically used to store goods or machinery up off the floor...
The following safety huddle represents OSHA's safety compliance regulations for positioning device systems 1926.502(e). Always consult directly with OSHA compliance standards and manufacturer recommendations before utilizing these systems. Positioning device systems are not fall arrest...
Unprotected skylights are dangerous and kill people each year. It’s too often that a worker trips, leans, or backs into one of these glass death traps and plummets to the ground below. For this reason alone, protecting these hazards need to be top of mind. OSHA has listed how to provide a...
As we venture into a new year, it’s a good time to take stock of where we are and where we’re headed. It’s no secret that falls have been the leading killer in construction for more years than we care to remember and that fall protection (training or otherwise) has led OSHA’s Top Ten list of...
They say that you're most likely to get into a car accident when you’re 2 miles from home. This is because you feel the most at ease when you’re almost there or just getting started.
Your fixed ladders are very much like those 2 miles from home. When you first start the job, you’re...
Kee Safety's fitting will make it easier to construct parapet railings on the edge of the roof. This fitting is designed to attach to the top of the parapet. From there, the railing hangs over the edge of the inside of the building. The railing is then constructed at an angle away from the...
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