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Fall Protection
Bridge Contractor Fined $189K After Two Workers Injured from Fall
Abhe & Svoboda Inc. was fined for nine safety violations including failing to protect workers from falls
June 21, 2017
Fall Protection
What You Need to Know About OSHA's Fall Protection Changes
New OSHA rules taking affect in 2017 and 2018 have impacts on both the construction industry and general industry
June 20, 2017
While OSHA has made some extensive updates to its guidelines for fall protection, the most recent changes were created with a safety mindset and are intended to help lower fatality and injury rates in workplaces across the nation.
Fall Protection
[VIDEO] Stopping Falls, Saving Lives
When employers and employees work together, falls can be prevented and lives can be saved
May 15, 2017
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Fall Protection
Safety a Top Concern on 1,200-ft.-long Elevated Pedestrian Connector Project
A crew of three to four workers took three months to complete the complex roofing project with zero injuries reported.
May 5, 2017
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Fall Protection
[VIDEO] OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down
Plan ahead to get the job done safely, provide the right equipment and train all workers to prevent fatal falls.
April 28, 2017
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OSHA, Clark Construction Kick Off Safety Stand-Down
May 1 event marks week-long effort to prevent falls in construction
April 28, 2017
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Concrete Equipment & Products
The Gap Between The Experience & Interpretation In OSHA Fall Protection Regulation
Concrete Foundations Association (CFA)
From an inquiry, the Concrete Foundations Association discovered a gap that exists between experience with fall protection and interpretation of the current regulation.
March 14, 2017
Figure 2: “Wall walker certified in a residential foundation contractor fall protection plan to work along a “controlled access zone.”
Fall Protection
[VIDEO] 'Fall guy Steve' demonstrates 3M, DBI-SALA Self Rescue at World of Concrete 2017
Detachable self-rescue device is a smarter, faster way to rescue. It connects to a worker’s current safety harness, providing a fast, effective method of escape from suspension, while minimizing risk for the wearer, coworkers and rescue personnel
January 18, 2017
[VIDEO] “Fall guy Steve” demonstrates 3M, DBI-SALA Self Rescue at World of Concrete 2017
Fall Protection
OSHA Final Rule Establishes Personal Fall Protection System Requirements
'The final rule will increase workplace protection from those hazards, especially fall hazards, which are a leading cause of worker deaths and injuries'
November 18, 2016
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Construction Safety
OSHA Cites NJ Contractor with 13 Safety Violations Totaling $292K in Penalties
OSHA issued three willful, four repeat and six serious safety citations for lack of fall protection and other "preventable hazards"
October 5, 2016
Fall Protection
OSHA Cites One of Nation's Largest Homebuilders for Repeat Fall Hazards
D.R. Horton cited for repeated violation of failing to ensure subcontractor employees were protected with fall protection system
August 26, 2016
Construction Safety
IL Roofing Contractor Receives 19th Citation in 10 Years for Fall Hazards
Robert Barringer III is currently in default on $267,900 in federal penalties after 19 OSHA citations under various company names
August 19, 2016
Construction Safety
OSHA Fines Five Contractors $115K for Safety Hazards, Fall Protection Violations
Five companies facing $115,000 in safety hazard fines at Nebraska apartment complex construction site
June 16, 2016
Fall Protection
Gilbane Calls for Mandatory Harnesses for NY Construction Workers
Company policy of safety harnesses when working above six feet has prevented 20 workers from potentially fatal falls over past five years
May 5, 2016
Fall Protection
NJ Contractor Owes $896K After Failing 21 OSHA Safety Inspections in 12 Months
Framing subcontractor Berlin Builders cited for potentially fatal fall hazards including workers at 38 ft. above ground without fall protection
May 2, 2016
Fall Protection
3M to Hold Fall Protection Demonstrations Throughout US
Leading fall protection and safety specialists tour U.S. to educate construction workers about fall protection and dropped object prevention during 2016 National Safety Stand-Down
April 12, 2016
Capital Safety has deployed more than 30 fully-customized fall demonstration vehicles to work sites across the country to offer construction workers and safety managers access to training equipment and fall prevention presentations. Training specialists will be traveling to hundreds of locations in nearly all 50 states to host on-site training focusing on enhancing awareness, education and compliance of fall protection safety regulations.
Fall Protection
OSHA Fines NJ Residential Contractor for Continuing to Ignore Fall Hazards
Berlin Builders faces a total of $385,836 in federal penalties for violations at four worksites
April 11, 2016
Fall Protection
OSHA Fines Residential Contractor for 'Deliberate Lack of Concern' for Worker Safety
Roofing contractor Jasper Contractors Inc. is facing $140,000 in proposed penalties for two willful safety violations
April 8, 2016
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