Fall Protection

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Study of carpenters finds lower rates of falls from heights

Durham, NC – The incidence of falls from heights among union carpenters in Washington state dropped more than 80 percent from 1998 to 2008, according to a new study from Duke University.
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Safety stand-down on falls set for Sept. 3 in Midwest

Kansas City, MO – Construction sites throughout four Midwest states will be participating in an OSHA-sponsored safety stand-down Sept. 3 to raise awareness about fall hazards.
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Ladder guidance part of OSHA fall prevention campaign

Washington – OSHA recently published four guidance documents as part of its campaign focusing on fall prevention in the construction industry.
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Deaths due to roof falls in mines down 30% since 2007, MSHA says

Arlington, VA – Mining deaths from underground roof falls have dropped more than 30 percent since 2007, the Mine Safety and Health Administration announced Aug. 5.
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Rooftop fall protection solutions

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Mobile Apps

Free app aims to help workers correctly position extension ladders

Washington – A new smartphone application from NIOSH is intended to help workers safely use extension ladders.

Portable fall protection system

The Griffin portable fall protection system provides custom-engineered fall protection solutions for workers at height.

Fall protection

KeeLine Overhead Lifeline Systems provide fall protection and support for one or two workers at elevated heights.

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OSHA, NIOSH, CPWR re-launch fall prevention campaign

Silver Spring, MD – A nationwide collaborative campaign to prevent falls in the construction industry was re-launched this past week on Workers Memorial Day (April 28).
Safety Tips

Watch your step

Work-related falls can result in severe injuries and death. According to the National Safety Council, falls to a lower level were the second leading cause of workplace fatalities in 2009, behind highway crashes.
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