Proponents of the workplace safety philosophy say it provides a more realistic understanding of how workers operate – and an acknowledgment that even the best make mistakes.
Although ladders aren’t as complex as other equipment, their relative simplicity can lead to a lack of training for some workers, one safety expert says.
Last year, Safety+Health asked a number of prominent voices in occupational safety and health if they believed the COVID-19 pandemic would have a lasting impact on the field. Now, we’re following up on those predictions.
As we enter the final months of yet another challenging year for occupational safety and health professionals, the October issue of Safety+Health offers a look at the future of the field.
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, stress levels among many workers have been through the roof. Studies have shown that between caregiving duties, job responsibilities and more, employees are feeling overwhelmed. And stress has been linked to health conditions such as cardiovascular issues, depression and obesity.
Guarding floor and wall openings and holes is a requirement under OSHA’s fall protection standard. Hatches, which provide workers with direct access to a rooftop where equipment is often stored, fall under this requirement.
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