Items Tagged with 'Fall prevention'

Falls to a lower level are the second leading cause of workplace fatalities. Help prevent them by following the four A’s of fall prevention.

Falls are common among adults 65 and older. More than 1.6 million older U.S. adults go to ERs annually for fall-related injuries, and falls are the No. 1 cause of “fractures, hospital admissions for trauma, loss of independence and injury deaths,” according to the National Institute on Aging.

Washington — OSHA has launched a National Emphasis Program aimed at reducing and preventing falls in all industries.

Washington — The 10th annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction is fast approaching, and employers nationwide are being encouraged to host an event.

Winston-Salem, NC — The Steel Erectors Association of America has created a downloadable poster for the 10th annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction – set for May 1-5.

This “Industry Insights” guide from Kee Safety explains the differences between Kee Klamp fittings and fabricated railings.

More than 1 in 4 adults age 65 or older fall each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. About 3 million older people are treated in ERs for fall-related injuries. Why is this happening?

Download this guide from Winter Walking to identify the best traction aids for your organization.

Rockville, MD — OSHA requirements for mechanical service and mechanical construction on low-slope roofs – and the differences between them – are the topic of a new poster from the Mechanical Contractors Association of America.

Denver — Deaths and serious injuries resulting from falls in the construction industry in recent years have prompted OSHA to launch an initiative to inspect worksites across Colorado’s Front Range, Montana and South Dakota on weekends, “when many employers typically do not monitor their jobsites well.”