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What Fall Protection Systems Are Covered in Training?
Fall protection plays such an important role in construction for a reason. Nearly fifty percent of all falls occur when no fall protection was deployed. That fifty percent figure really says it all. OSHA fall protection training covers the types of fall protection systems commonly used in construction and shows you how and when they…
Read MoreWhy Is Fall Protection So Important in the Workplace?
Falls cause many serious work-related injuries and deaths every year. Some simple steps can help prevent these accidents from happening. Install Workplace Fall Protection Falls can happen whenever workers are performing tasks at heights. Employers must set up the workplace to prevent workers from falling off overhead platforms, elevated workstations or into holes in the…
Read MoreHow Much Does OSHA 10 Certification Cost and What Do You Actually Learn in the Training?
OSHA’s 10-Hour Construction training is the most recognized entry-level safety certification for construction laborers. Training covers a breadth of basic workplace hazards, including fall protection, hazardous materials, scaffolding, personal protective equipment, and more. Many construction companies across the country prefer or require it for new employees. If you work anywhere on a construction site, you’ll…
Read MoreDoes a Construction Worker Need OSHA 10 Hour Training?
OSHA was established by Congress under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. The agency’s role is to create safety regulations and enforce compliance within many industries that involve physical workplace surroundings. One of their many initiatives is their Outreach Training Program which they run in partnership with the United States Department of Labor…
Read MoreWhat Are the Top Fall Protection Safety Standards for Construction Sites?
As a licensed, insured and bonded construction company you want to do an amazing job for your clients but also take care of your crew. You make sure they’re safe while on the job, but what exactly is fall protection? Fall protection keeps workers safe from the hazards of falling at work. In this article,…
Read MoreWho Should Take the OSHA 30-hour Construction Course?
OSHA 30-hour training course in construction standards (This course is offered by Safety Counselling monthly throughout the year) was developed to bring foremen, supervisors, superintendents, competent persons, safety staff, safety committee members and others who have responsibility for safety up-to-speed on OSHA’s basic health and safety standards that apply to construction workplaces. The OSHA 30-hour…
Read MoreWhat Topics Are Covered in a Fall Protection Safety Course?
Working at height is one of the most common causes for death and injury among construction workers each year. Construction sites are hazardous places. Whenever you work at height, you put yourself at risk for bodily injury. That is why you should take the time and money to learn about fall protection safety in a…
Read MoreWhat are Some of the Top OSHA Violations Each Year?
OSHA stands for Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Their job is to help maintain safe working environments for employees through standards, training, education and more. Each fiscal year OSHA publishes their Top Cited Violations, their Top Serious Violations and their Willful Violations which were committed knowingly and with disregard or indifference to the requirements of…
Read MoreWhat are OSHA’s Top Fall Construction Risk Hazards that Cause Accidents and How Do You Prepare for Them?
Any business owner involved in the construction industry knows that working from heights is just part of the job. Unfortunately falls are also one of the leading causes of injuries and fatalities in construction work. But did you also know that falls can be prevented? This Construction Safety Guide will go over everything you need…
Read MoreWhat are the Best Construction Safety Tips for Fatal Injury Causes?
Over 5,000 workers died from work injuries in the United States in 2021. Construction had the highest number of deaths after transportation and materials moving with nearly 1,000 fatalities or 20% of total work fatalities. Thankfully each of these “Fatal Four” causes of construction deaths – falls, struck-by, electrocution, caught-in/caught-between – can be prevented with…
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