Posts Tagged ‘Fall Protection’
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…
Read MoreNew 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,…
Read MoreKeeping 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…
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 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 MoreReasons 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…
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…
Read MoreFour Factors Why Fall Protection is Critical for Your Business
It is a fact that there is distinct irony about a business owning a high-quality fall protection system and a business that owns, employs, and continues to use and take care of the best fall protect system available. Simply put, employers need to buy a fall protection system and use it. There are a set…
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