Articles Tagged with ''fall prevention''

In the newest National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries report, the data shows roofers accounted for 111 of the 5,333 fatal injuries that occurred in 2019.

This Michigan commercial roofing contractor prides itself on listening to a client’s needs and offering customized solutions.

A recent inspection revealed Mid Oregon Builders LLC failed to follow requirements to implement adequate fall protection systems.

While designed with iron workers and steel erectors in mind, FallTech's new harnesses offer anyone working from heights improved comfort and maneuverability.

The Stand-Down encourages companies and workers to pause during the workday for topical discussions, safety demonstrations, and training in hazard recognition and fall prevention.

OSHA postponed the event earlier this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, but continues to encourage employers to promote fall safety virtually or while employing social distancing practices among small groups.

A roofing contractor with River Roofing in Oregon died on Tuesday after suffering a fall at the construction site of a new high school.

OSHA is penalizing Camaney Services of Central Florida Inc. for exposing roofing workers to fall hazards at two worksites in Boynton Beach, Fla.

OSHA is penalizing Ohio-based roofing contractor Jerry Turnbaugh for "five willful safety violations" that exposed roofers to fall hazards at three different locations.