Falls continue to rank in the top four most common occupational hazards. How much does training impact the number of fall-related incidents? We find out in this Q & A with Honeywell.
After a worker’s fall is stopped, there is still a risk of injury and death without the right equipment and fast action by rescuers. Industrial safety experts explain how to reduce the risk of suspension trauma to keep workers safe.
Getting struck by falling tools or moving equipment like carts and forklifts is among the most common causes of workplace injuries and deaths in the U.S. manufacturing industry. Here’s how to keep employees safe.
A new generation of self-retracting lifeline systems feature truck connectivity and real-time visual and audible alerts to protect people while working at height. Get a detailed look at these next steps in safety.
OSHA’s fall-protection standard led the agency’s list of most violated rules for the 11th straight year, followed by regulations on equipment and procedures including respirators, ladders, scaffolding and lockout/tagout. Companies were charged millions of dollars in fines.
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration charged businesses $132.3 million for violations of its 10 most cited regulations in 2023, a 30 percent increase from the year before. Failing to protect workers from on-the-job falls was the most cited regulation for the 13th year in a row.
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