Falls continue to be the leading cause of death and fall hazards continue to be one of the primary citations employers receive by OSHA in the construction industry. Proper training, identification of fall hazards and selecting the necessary equipment to...
Every year, thousands of workers become sick from exposure to heat and some even die. Heat illnesses and deaths are preventable. To learn more about proper hydration to avoid heat illness visit http://sqwincher.com/perch/resources/resource-files/sqwhot-tips.pdf...
29 CFR 1926 Subpart AA Manholes, crawl spaces, tanks and other confined spaces are not intended for continuous occupancy. They can also be difficult to exit in an emergency. People working in confined spaces face life threatening hazards including toxic substances,...
Join OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down To Prevent Falls In Construction – May 4 – 15, 2015. The purpose of the National Fall Prevention Stand-Down is to raise awareness of preventing fall hazards in construction. Fatalities caused by falls from elevation...
Having a job can be an exciting and rewarding experience for a young person. But according to OSHA, people younger than 25 years of age are two times as likely to be injured on the job. Statistics show in 2012 more than 170,000 young workers were injured and 361...
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 4,405 workers were killed on the job in 2013. We can and must do more to keep America’s workers safe and healthy. Workplace injuries and fatalities are preventable. Premier Safety Solutions Maryland Construction Safety...
