Werner to Train 25,000 Contractors on Safety in May
Greenville, Pa. – Werner, a leader in ladders and manufacturer of a complete line of climbing products and fall protection equipment, will lead more than 200 training events in support of the Occupational Safety & Health Administration’s (OSHA) national Safety Stand Down campaign. The safety events this week will be conducted nationwide and will include participation from both Werner and OSHA representatives.
According to the United States Department of Labor, in 2016, the leading cause of work deaths in the construction industry was due to falls from elevation. Out of the 991 total deaths in construction, 384 accounted for falls.