Fall Protection
What are the Primary Things to Know About Workplace Fall Protection Safety?
Every business needs to prioritize fall protection safety. Make sure your employees maintain proper care and caution using workplace fall protection safety equipment when performing tasks at elevated heights. The following discussion presents essential safety tips for employees who work at elevated heights. Hazards Associated with Working at Heights The biggest safety risk for employees…
Read MoreWhat are the Factors Why Fall Protection Training is So Important?
Fall protection is one of the most commonly cited OSHA violations. Among private-sector construction workers, nonfatal workplace falls, slips, and trips leading to at least 1 day away from work occurred at an annualized rate of 31.5 per 10,000 full-time workers during the 2-year period 2021–2022. The rate for all private industry was 22.6. The…
Read MoreFall Protection Mistakes Contractors Should Never Ever Allow
Despite cool new safety gear to prevent falls, why do we still see so many fall-related injuries? This piece explores preventable failures in fall protection. Falling at work, whether from the same level or from a height, is the second most common work accident in the U.S, right behind transportation mishaps. Every year, nearly $70…
Read MoreWhy Fall Protection is Critical for Construction Companies and Their Workers
Construction work is always dangerous and fall protection is among the most significant elements in the practice, since the workers face risks of high places. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), falls are one of the leading causes of death on construction sites, claiming the lives of hundreds of thousands and killing…
Read MoreFall Protection Safety Requirements for Staff Working at Heights
You know, out of all work-related injuries every year, a distressing amount come from falls from above. But guess what? We can absolutely avoid these accidents! Workplaces need to be organized to limit the risk of workers taking a tumble from high platforms or workstations, or vanish into floor holes or wall gaps. Fall protection…
Read MoreNew Mexico Construction Company Fall Protection is Critical – Here Is Why
The term “fall protection” refers to a collection of techniques and devices installed in a work environment to reduce the risk of accidents caused by falls. With falls being a leading cause of industrial injuries and fatalities, fall prevention is critical for ensuring worker safety in industries as diverse as construction and shipbuilding. Before letting…
Read MoreTop Safety Precautions to Follow for Workplace Fall Protection When Working at Heights
Several fall and safety precautions are outlined in this section. These best practice guidelines for working at height aren’t all-inclusive, but they can help many businesses. A look at the hierarchy of hazard control will reveal that this list includes several levels. You can speak with the safety consultants at Safety Counseling for more in-depth…
Read MoreThe Basics of Fall Protection in the Workplace
OSHA has put reference materials on fall protection online to help employees and employers stay up to date on the latest regulations. What are the benefits of fall protection? Injuries and fatalities resulting from falls are among the most prevalent workplace. Employers must ensure that the workplace is safe to prevent employees from falling from…
Read MoreTop Factors Why Fall Protection Is Critical to Your New Mexico Construction Business
There are six general safety standards that all employers must meet as set forth by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). In addition, more specific standards apply to different industries and job functions. OSHA requires employers to take workplace safety seriously. Employers must provide a safe working environment for their employees, including having systems…
Read MoreThe Importance of Fall Protection for New Mexico Residential Construction Site Safety
At New Mexico construction sites one of the most common causes of serious work-related injuries and deaths, falls remain at the top of the list, year after year. As a result of this harsh reality, employers must set up safety precautions to avoid endangering their employees. Employers are responsible for the mitigation of the risk…
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