May 22, 2015 Falling accidents are one of the most prominent causes of serious (if not fatal) work injuries, and they reportedly result in injuries that cost employers more than $13 billion annually. In fact, in the construction industry alone, falls from ladders account for about 1 in every 3 fall-related Read More…
Year: 2015
How to Protect Temporary Workers: OSHA, NIOSH Recommendations
May 17, 2015 All workers always have a right to a safe and healthy workplace. This means that it’s an employer’s responsibility to provide a safe work environment for all of its employees, including temporary workers. Here’s a look at what regulators at the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Read More…
OSHA’s New Confined Space Rule Increases Protections for Construction Workers
May 12, 2015 This month, safety regulators at the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have issued a final rule regarding increased protections for construction workers who work in confined spaces. Such confined spaces include (but may not be limited to): Crawl spaces Manholes Tanks Sewers Other enclosed spaces that are not Read More…
Ringling Bros. Comes to Settlement with OSHA, Will Enhance Safety of Aerial Acts
May 8, 2015 Resolving a citation issued by OSHA in May 2014, Ringling Bros. & Barnum & Bailey Circus has recently come to a settlement agreement with OSHA. This agreement is intended to bolster the protections in place for circus employees who perform in aerial acts, and it will reportedly become a Read More…
National Fall Safety Stand-Down Campaign Focuses on Preventing Falls for Construction Workers
May 4, 2015 Today marks the start of the two-week National Fall Safety Stand-Down campaign, which is dedicated to raising “awareness of preventing fall hazards in construction.” Given that falling accidents are the leading cause of death for construction workers, this campaign is aimed at reducing the incidence of such preventable deaths. Read More…
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