A Time for Self -Confession or Do As I Say Not as I Do When I hit the patch of ice at the top of the concrete steps leading into my early morning college class, I did not even have…
Ladder Safety
The focus of this article will be on the OSHA Construction Standards for Ladder Safety. The General Industry Standard is 1910.24-27. OSHA Subpart X-Stairways and Ladders specifies the rules for ladders. There are three specific standards within the subpart that…
Slips, Trips and Falls – Frequent and Severe
Trips and Falls (STFs) are the second leading cause of workplace fatalities. Only motor vehicle accidents rank higher. In a July, 2013 post from ehstoday.com, it was noted that 9 million workers are seen in emergency rooms annually for falls….