Grain bin entrapments are on the rise. Learn about fall protection for grain bins in this podcast.
On April 11, 2014, OSHA issued a final rule revising OSHA 1910.269 with a compliance deadline of April 1, 2015 for several sections. Learn about the fall protection changes resulting from revising OSHA 1910.269 in this podcast.
Because how workers injure themselves changes little from year to year, personal protective equipment manufacturers must incorporate new technologies to protect workers from hazards. Learn about the trends in personal protective equipment in this podcast.
A huge increase in the demand for wireless and cell phone communication has resulted in a major increase of tower worker injuries and fatalities. Learn about fall protection for telecommunication tower workers in this podcast.
Companies must follow many policies and regulations to use fall protection systems correctly. Learn how to inspect your fall protection system effectively in this podcast.
Working with or near electricity presents the risk of electrical events, which can severely injure or even kill workers. Arc flash is a dangerous instantaneous electrical event that occurs often. Learn about understanding the dangers of arc flash in this podcast.
Fall protection systems in the construction industry are extremely important for worker safety. Learn about fall protection systems for residential construction in this podcast.
Fall protection has been the most frequently cited OSHA violation since 2011. Learn about the importance of fall protection in this podcast.
The American National Standards Institute's (ANSI) new standard, ANSI Z359.15, is important to companies that use single anchor lifelines and fall arresters on a daily basis. Learn about the benefits of ANSI Z359.15 in this podcast.
According to 2011 data from the U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, ladder falls accounted for 30 percent of disabling workplace falls from height. Learn about ladder safety in this podcast.
Salt City, Inc. needed a new fall protection system, so they contacted Warner Specialty Products, Inc. for a safety evaluation. Learn what happened in this podcast.
Designed for fall protection where conventional methods cannot work, Rope Access Systems allow workers to descend, ascend, and traverse ropes while suspended by a harness or work seat. Learn more about Rope Access Systems in this podcast.
ASSE's Safety Trade Show is an annual safety conference and expo that allows the leading safety professionals to showcase their newest innovations. Check out this podcast to learn what Rigid Lifelines displayed at ASSE's Safety 2015.
Which system is best, aerial work platforms or scaffolding? Find out more about aerial work platforms and scaffolding in this podcast.
Although fixed ladders with cages have been an acceptable form of fall protection for many years, they are not the best option for keeping workers safe at height. Learn about the dangers of fixed ladders with cages in this podcast.
Preventing falls through unprotected skylights and roof openings have been a high priority for nearly 30 years. Learn how to prevent falls through skylights and roof openings in this podcast.
The residential roofing industry has made great strides toward keeping workers safer at height by requiring fall protection. Residential roofers’ kits provide workers with a complete personal fall arrest system. In this podcast learn how to inspect your residential roofer's kit.
Checking that rope grab assemblies function properly is essential for keeping workers that use them safer at height. Learn how to inspect your rope grab assembly in this podcast.
Leading and sharp edges are extremely dangerous in the fall protection industry. Learn more about leading and sharp edges in this podcast.
Participate in OSHA’s 2015 National Fall Prevention Stand-Down. Learn what OSHA wants to accomplish through this event and how to participate in this podcast.