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2024 National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls is May 6-10
Fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be a leading cause of death for construction employees, accounting for 320…
Use Three Points-of-Contact to Reduce Falls from Ladders
Falls from ladders remain a leading cause of unintentional injury mortality nationwide. According to the Centers for Disease Control, approximately…
Slips, Trips and Falls: Safety Tips You Need to Know
Nearly everyone has been the victim of a slip, trip, or fall at some point in their life. While the…
Annual Workplace Fatalities Drop. Falls Hit New High
There were a total of 5,147 workplace fatalities recorded in the United States in 2017, down slightly from the 5,190…
New OSHA Ladder Safety Brochure Helps Prevent Falls
Falls are the leading cause of death in construction every year, and falls from ladders make up nearly a…
Study of Workplace Ladder Falls Offers Safety Insights
A survey of workplace ladder falls among U.S. workers identifies common activities that often lead to injuries – and offers…
March is National Ladder Safety Month
Falls from ladders are preventable, yet they account for 300 deaths and some 20,000 injuries each year. The American Ladder…
The 5 Must-Have Types of Safety Signage for Pipeline Operations
You may not see them, but pipelines are used in every state in the U.S. They’re used to transport various…
The State of Workplace Safety: Are We Getting Any Better?
Improvements in safety have become a defining feature of modern society. Think about the strides in automobile safety, where standard…
The Dangers of Lead in School Drinking Water, and How to Keep Children Safe
Schools across the country are facing a major health and safety issue — lead in students’ drinking water. Lead in…
