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
Falls
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
New Data Illuminate Ladder Fall Hazard
Falls has always been one of the primary causes for construction site fatalities and injuries. In most cases, ladders are to blame. New data published by the Center for Construction Research and … [Read more...] about New Data Illuminate Ladder Fall Hazard
Employee Safety & Health Manual
This manual has been prepared to provide information and guidance to personnel of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. Its purpose is to establish uniformity in the interpretation and administration … [Read more...] about Employee Safety & Health Manual
Fall Prevention Major Focus of OSHA Enforcement
Falls remain the number one killer in the construction industry and the most preventable construction hazard. This article introduces construction standards and resources OSHA and LHSFNA’s … [Read more...] about Fall Prevention Major Focus of OSHA Enforcement
Fall Protection in Construction
This informational booklet is intended to provide an overview of frequently cited OSHA standards in the construction industry. This publication does not alter or determine compliance responsibilities, … [Read more...] about Fall Protection in Construction