[VIDEO] OSHA Fatal Four Hazards - Falls

Pete Rice, CSP, CIH presents this Toolbox/Tailgate Safety Talk around identifying and avoiding fall hazards on the jobsite, including the role of the Competent Person in achieving jobsite safety

Dec 30, 2015
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