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FACE Report: Father and son painters killed when ladder contacts power line

February 20, 2022

A 55-year-old painting contractor and his 27-year-old son were electrocuted when the aluminum extension ladder they were moving contacted an overhead power line.

10 tips for preventing falls at work

November 28, 2021

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The National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction is an annual event. But employers should focus on fall prevention all year.

The definitive guide to understanding ice cleats and traction aids

October 1, 2021

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Download this guide to learn everything you need to know about the different types of ice cleats and traction aids.

Stay safe on scaffolds

April 25, 2021

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Violations of OSHA’s scaffolding standard (1926.451) are a mainstay on the agency’s annual Top 10 list of most cited standards, ranking fourth in fiscal year 2020 and third in FY 2019.

Preventing falls in construction

August 26, 2018

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Falls continue to plague the construction industry. According to OSHA, falls are the leading cause of death in construction.

Communication tower work hazards

April 22, 2018

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Falling from height, electrical hazards, inclement weather, equipment failure and structural collapse of towers are some of the hazards that communication tower workers face, according to OSHA. The agency recorded 13 communication tower-related fatalities in 2013, 12 in 2014, three in 2015 and six in 2016.

Stay safe from falls

National Safety Month: Week 1

May 28, 2017

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Falls represent a serious hazard. In 2015, falls at home resulted in 21,100 deaths, according the 2017 edition of “Injury Facts,” a National Safety Council chartbook.

Suspension trauma: After the fall

March 26, 2017

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Imagine this scenario: A construction worker is replacing shingles on the roof of a two-story house 20 feet above ground. He loses his footing and slips, falling off the roof. He’s wearing a fall-arrest system, and as a result is saved from death. But he’s not out of danger yet.

Falls in construction: A deadly hazard

October 23, 2016

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Between 2003 and 2013, falls were the leading cause of death in the construction industry, resulting in more than 3,500 fatalities, according to OSHA. During that time, falls from roofs made up roughly 34 percent of the deaths – all of which were preventable.

Hazard alert: Scaffolding

January 24, 2016

Building scaffolding for work projects can present numerous serious hazards to employees. According to OSHA, injuries related to scaffolds include falls, tip-overs, being struck by falling equipment, and coming into contact with energized power lines.

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