A Safety Stand-Down is a voluntary event for employers to talk directly to employees about safety. Any workplace can hold a stand-down by taking a break to focus on "Fall Hazards" and reinforcing the … [Read more...] about National Safety Stand-Down: To Prevent Falls in Construction
Falls
Free Webinar: Preventing Falls During Bridge Construction
Falls are one of the most serious hazards in the roadway and construction industry, and remains one of OSHA’s most cited violations. This safety webinar provides a comprehensive overview of a fall … [Read more...] about Free Webinar: Preventing Falls During Bridge Construction
ARTBA Releases 13 Fact Sheets to Help Prevent Transportation Project Fall-Related Death & Injuries; Timing Coincides with “National Safety Stand-Down” Week
In conjunction with the May 2-6 “National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction,” the American Road & Transportation Builders Association released 13 fact sheets designed to assist … [Read more...] about ARTBA Releases 13 Fact Sheets to Help Prevent Transportation Project Fall-Related Death & Injuries; Timing Coincides with “National Safety Stand-Down” Week
Fall Prevention Fact Sheets
It includes the following fact sheets on fall prevention developed by ARTBA Work Zone Safety Consortium: Fall Protection for Bridge Contractors in 4 Main Steps [508 compliant version] Employee … [Read more...] about Fall Prevention Fact Sheets
Municipal Electrician Dies After Falling Out of an Aerial Lift Truck’s Raised Bucket After It was Struck by a Semi-Tractor Trailer — Massachusetts
On June 19, 2012 a 63-year-old male municipal signal operator/electrician (victim) was fatally injured when he fell out of a vehicle-mounted aerial lift’s raised bucket. The victim and one co-worker … [Read more...] about Municipal Electrician Dies After Falling Out of an Aerial Lift Truck’s Raised Bucket After It was Struck by a Semi-Tractor Trailer — Massachusetts
Fall Protection for the Competent Person
This course ensures that a student will receive all of the proper training pursuant to OSHA's requirement of Competent Persons for this standard 29 CFR 1926.500. This course will go beyond the basic … [Read more...] about Fall Protection for the Competent Person