ANSI/ASSP A10.28-2018: Safety Requirements for Work Platforms Suspended from Cranes or Derricks
Personnel on work platforms can reach incredible heights when doing a job. The aerial view of these scenes, as the worker helps to build or […]
Fall Protection
OSHA Top 10 Violations of 2018
It’s that time of the year again—the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has released its top 10 violations for the fiscal year 2018. These […]
Crane Safety by OSHA Standards: Common Hazards and Control Measures
Wind gusts can be extremely hazardous to workers due to their unpredictable nature. When high winds occur, structures under construction are in particular danger of […]
ASSE is Now the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP)
ANSI-accredited standards developing organization (SDO) the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) has updated its name to the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP). Solidifying […]
ASSE to Change Name to American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP)
In August 2017, ANSI-accredited standards developing organization ASSE voted to change its name to the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP). This change will go […]
OSHA Releases the Top 10 Violations of 2017
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has once again released its annual list of the top 10 cited violations. This list is the culmination […]
Safety Nets at Construction Sites
A safety net is something so practical and dependable that it is synonymous with the idea of metaphorical support in the event of a mistake. […]
ANSI/ASSE Z359.2-2017 – Minimum Requirements for a Comprehensive Managed Fall Protection Program
ANSI/ASSE Z359.2-2017 – Minimum Requirements for a Comprehensive Managed Fall Protection Program has been released. This standard establishes criteria and guidelines for an employer’s fall […]
OSHA Releases the Top 10 Violations of 2016
OSHA has completed its list of the top 10 violations of 2016. This statistic is released every October, revealing the 10 most frequently cited safety […]
ANSI/ASSE Z359 – Fall Protection Code Package Version 3.0
***Update: the standards package mentioned in this article is a historical package. In construction and other industries that require work at heights, falls are a […]