Posted on November 21, 2023
The best property owners and managers of commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities take great pride in their buildings. They want the structures conducive to a productive work environment and attractive and comfortable for customers and […]
Read MorePosted on October 26, 2023
Workers who inspect, maintain, repair, and assemble large vehicles and mobile equipment, such as technicians and mechanics, may face fall hazards while accessing the top or underneath of their work. It is important to understand […]
Read MorePosted on September 26, 2023
Explosions and exposure to harmful chemicals are hazards that come top-of-mind at refineries and other petrochemical plants. Yet, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that of the 127 fatalities in the oil and gas industry […]
Read MorePosted on August 14, 2023
Although workers in transportation and material handling are likely to face more risks and hazards over the road than while they are parked, the work routines common to truck loading areas can have many safety […]
Read MorePosted on December 16, 2022
Many manufacturing and service industries require employees to work at heights, exposing them to the risk of falling. Businesses must take appropriate measures to prevent and protect their workers against fall hazards, including elevated workstations, […]
Read MorePosted on August 10, 2022
Skylights are a great way to introduce natural light to your facility, reduce operating costs, and increase employee morale. However, they pose a significant safety hazard. Skylights, although beneficial, are a falling hazard for roof […]
Read MorePosted on July 26, 2022
Falls are among the most common causes of serious work-related injuries and deaths. This is true for workers in various industries, including aircraft maintenance. Thus, facility managers need to set up appropriate fall protection systems […]
Read MorePosted on January 7, 2022
There is often a dilemma when working up a design for fall protection systems over the level of protection needed for the workers and whether a fall arrest system is needed or if a fall […]
Read MorePosted on June 4, 2021
Can Our Own Rationalization Put Us At Risk? After over 20 years of helping our customers solve their most challenging fall protection concerns, I’ve seen a lot of varying attitudes and behaviors when it comes […]
Read MorePosted on March 1, 2021
In the United States, work at height regulations and guidelines have helped make the workplace safer since the founding of The Occupational Safety and Health Administration. However, even with advances in fall safety training and fall protection systems over the last 50 years, Fall Protection remains […]
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