Posted on April 5, 2014
Between 1995 and 2007, workplace fatalities were reduced by 12 percent overall, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. However, during the same period, fatalities from falls increased by 28 percent. Although many people assume […]
Read MorePosted on April 10, 2014
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is responsible for establishing standards and ensuring the safety of American workplaces. The fall protection regulations enforced by OSHA are intended to prevent serious injuries and fatalities […]
Read MorePosted on May 5, 2014
Controlled access zones are designed to provide added safety for workers in elevated areas of the worksite. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires employers to maintain fall protection safety measures to protect […]
Read MorePosted on September 27, 2017
Rooftops are dangerous places to work. Whether installing solar panels, repairing roof-mounted HVAC systems, or performing routine roof inspections, laborers who work on roofs need adequate fall protection. In the construction industry alone, accidental falls routinely cause at least 250 deaths per year.
Read MorePosted on May 16, 2014
Before October 25, 2001, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, was the sole organization responsible for making sure that suspended maintenance service companies followed the proper safety regulations. Window cleaning, caulking and general building surface maintenance are common services provided by suspended maintenance companies.
Read MorePosted on May 12, 2014
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, commonly referred to as OSHA, is responsible for establishing and enforcing workplace safety regulations on the federal level. Many of these regulations are concerned with the weight limits, capacities […]
Read MorePosted on August 12, 2013
OSHA made an appointment with you to inspect your business. Before this day comes, you have several things that you can do to ensure that you are prepared for their visit.
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