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Rooftop Fall Protection: Prevent Falls While Working at Heights
Falls from roofs are preventable. Construction workers can stay safe with proper fall protection, planning, and training before stepping onto a roof.
Step Stools Also Require Ladder Safety Precautions
With a fixed height up to 32 inches tall, step stools may seem safe but require many of the same safety precautions of full-size step ladders.
Stay Safe When Restoring Service After Lockout Procedures
When the servicing or maintenance is completed, lockout/tagout procedures for restoring service should be used to make sure all workers are protected.
Steps to Follow for a Safe Lockout Tagout Procedure
Performing lockout tagout requires workers to follow a series of steps to ensure that the equipment they are working on will not be started accidentally.
Emergency Action Plans: Be Prepared if the Worst Happens
Do you know what to do if there is an emergency at your workplace? Do you know when to evacuate and when to shelter-in-place? Plan ahead to save lives.
Harness Safety Checks: Inspection Tips and Best Practices
A thorough inspection of a fall protection body harness to ensure it is safe to use can be the critical difference between a routine task and a life-altering incident.
Unguarded Skylight Results in Roofer's Tragic Death
Proper covers, guardrails and signage must be utilized for floor hole hazards, including skylights, to prevent deadly incidents, like this one.
