Jennifer Yario

Simply put, “ladders and scaffolding have been around for a long time,” said Misty Mason, product manager at JLG. “People are very comfortable with them.

When personal protective clothing and equipment don’t fit – which is often the case for women in the workplace – women are “unnecessarily” exposed to a “number of dangerous, but avoidable, hazards,” says Katie Mielcarek, marketing manager at Gateway Safety.

Protective clothing has been a popular topic of conversation lately in the safety industry. OSHA recently released a final rule – set at press time to go into effect on Jan. 13 – that requires personal protective equipment in the construction industry to properly fit each worker.

When it comes to head protection for workers, it’s important to understand the difference between Type I and Type II.

What are some common concerns regarding training and educating workers? To Safety Services Co. CEO Matt Lincoln, they include navigating regulatory compliance, providing engaging training options and measuring the effectiveness of safety programs.

Many employers continue to struggle with worker compliance when it comes to respiratory protection, says Katie Mielcarek, a marketing manager at Gateway Safety.

Keeping a facility and its workers safe doesn’t come down to a single element.

From 2021 to 2022, more than 93,000 foot injuries resulted in lost workdays, according to Injury Facts, an online source of preventable death and injury statistics compiled by the National Safety Council.