Safety articles on Incidents

Scissor Lift Tip Over Accident Scene
Incidents

Why Scissor Lifts Should Only Be Used by Trained Operators

Scissor lifts can be a safe way to reach great heights, but when operators aren't following safe operating procedures, things can go very wrong.

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Wood Chipper
Incidents

Crushed-by Wood Chipper Machine Maintenance Incident

Wood chippers are dangerous, but this tragedy didn't happen the way you think. Lessons Learned reminder to always inspect heavy equipment prior to use.

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Skylight
Incidents

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.

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Worker in a bucket truck fixing a traffic light.
Incidents

Bucket Truck Incident is a Fall Protection Reminder

It shouldn't take a fatality for employers to review and update their safety program and ensure proper fall protection procedures are used on every job.

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Boom Lift Basket
Incidents

Lessons Learned: Boom Lift Blunt Force Trauma Incident

When do you need additional fall protection when working on man lifts? Learn more about man lift fall protection from this tragic incident.

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Loader
Incidents

This Fatal Incident Reminds Crews to Inspect Equipment

The weekly safety meeting is a great time to remind heavy equipment operators to inspect their equipment daily and to test their back-up alarms regularly.

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Scene of the Trench Wall Collapse
Incidents

Without Cave-in Protection, an Excavation Turns Tragic

This contractor had a safety program but had not implemented the program or provided employees with safety training. Here's what went wrong.

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