ANSI/ASSP Z359.14-2021: Self-Retracting Devices Safety Requirements
Year after year, fall protection tops OSHA’s top 10 most frequently cited violations. This threat is more than a workplace blunder, however, as falls comprise […]
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ASTM F1637-21: Standard Practice For Safe Walking Surfaces
Trips and falls can happen anywhere. In 2019, there were 244,000 workplace injuries from falls, slips, and trips, according to the National Safety Council. Uneven […]
ANSI/ASSP Z359.11-2021: Full Body Harnesses Safety Requirements
Over one century ago, a group of workers fought epochs of erosion with 44-pound jackhammers and dynamite. Their job: to free loose rock from the […]
ANSI/ASSP Z359.1-2020: The Fall Protection Code
ANSI/ASSP Z359.1-2020 – The Fall Protection Code has been released. This standard specifies minimum guidelines for the processes, systems, and components used in a managed […]
NFSI B101.1-2020: Measuring the Wet SCOF of Walkways
The bipedal gait cycle (i.e. the way you walk), begins with heel strike. The spring ligament of the foot releases its tension during toe-off, which leads to the swing […]
The Most Common Areas for Warehouse Dangers
For an area commonly hidden from customers and the rest of the public, a warehouse can prove to be a dangerous place. Recent statistics from […]
Using Ladders at Home Can Be Just as Dangerous as at Work
Incorrect ladder use affects everyone. Just think about the last time you used a ladder at home. Perhaps it involved using a stepstool or stepladder […]
Ladders Place Sixth on OSHA’s List of Top 10 Cited Violations
Though the number of citations decreased from 2016, improper use of ladders resulted in 2,241 citations in 2017, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration […]
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 […]
ANSI/ASSE A1264 Addresses Safety for Workplace Surfaces
As we have previously discussed, falls can be tragic, as they account for 15 percent of all accidental deaths in industry and cause other secondary […]