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Fall 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…

Why 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…

Smart Fall Prevention Action Plan for New Mexico Construction Sites

It is important that construction companies take the lead in enforcing good fall prevention measures and creating a safety culture at their sites. This will help to reduce or eliminate the number of falls that are so harmful and expensive for laborers operating on heights. Fall prevention is about setting up safety equipment beforehand such…

Fall 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…

New Mexico Construction Site Smart Fall Protection Action Plan

According to the reports of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 1,000 construction site workers have lost their lives while on the job. Out of accidents that involve falls, around 40% have ended up with fatalities. These accidents take place due to few common reasons, such as human error, improper use of fall protection equipment,…

Keeping New Mexico’s Construction Sites Safe from Accidental Falls

Accidental deaths among construction workers are most often the result of a fall. The same may be said for job sites in the construction industry in New Mexico. They account for one-third of all fatal accidents that occur on the job in this sector. According to the most recent data from the United States Bureau…

New 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…

The 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…

Reasons Why Fall Protection Training is Critical to Your Construction Business

For some folks it is quite a common occurrence to search for images of construction site falls on the internet – just for laughs. But if you’ve ever been a victim of an on-the-job fall, you will understand there are some serious and even life-threatening issues that can come into play. Construction site falls are…

Top 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…