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Injuries from falls at the workplace are unfortunately all too common. In fact, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were over 240,000 nonfatal workplace injuries involving falls, slips, and trips in the US in 2019.
OSHA regulations require that fall protection be provided anywhere employees are working at or above elevations of four feet in most ge
Loading docks are very busy places in both human food manufacturing and pet food manufacturing facilities. Trucks and forklifts, people, and other lifting devices are constantly moving in and out of the dock area. This activity creates an atmosphere ripe for injuries. When dock doors are open, pet food manufacturing facility safety rules require that owners and managers install safety gates, guardrails or another type of protection barrier against falls from loading docks.
<As a business owner or safety manager, you are aware of your obligation to minimize fall hazards for your employees. You faithfully follow OSHA requirements for fall protection, and safety is of paramount importance in your facility. That means you’ve installed guardrails around dangerous machinery, equipment, and materials. You’ve protected the leading edge of elevated surfaces like mezzanines and walkways. While, protecting these areas is important, workers still need access to
Industrial facilities are among the work environments with the most safety risks to their employees. Toxic chemicals and a wide range of potentially dangerous machinery are often a part of their normal operations. However, their most common cause of employee injury is one they share with many other industries: falls.
In recent years, fall accidents have continued to be among the top causes of injuries across all sectors. Employ
According to the United States Bureau of Labor and Statistics, there were over 300 thousand cases of nonfatal fall-related workplace injuries in 2019. As a manager of a facility where the risk of dangerous falls and other accidents is a daily concern, you have to take the safety of your employees, contractors, and visitors seriously. The equipment you put in place, the training you implement, and the processes and OSHA regulations you follow
OSHA regulations are designed to ensure occupational safety and health. In the regulations relating to fall protection and other safety guidelines, OSHA requires industries to hire the services of a “Competent Person.”
The term has a unique meaning to professionals in industries like mining, manufacturing, and construction. In this article, we’ll delve into a competent person’
Mezzanines are useful highly useful areas of any industrial facility or warehouse, but they present an added fall hazard. Workers on mezzanines are always at risk of falling, and personnel nearby are exposed to risk from falling tools, debris, and equipment. Good news: facility managers can manage and minimize all these risks by investing in protective equipment like a mezzanine safety gate, railings, and other OSHA-compliant products.
This article will explore OSHA fall protection re
The rise of e-commerce has changed the face of logistics. Increased demand for fast delivery has led to the need for more last-minute warehousing and distribution facilities. In this fast-paced environment, it’s essential that safety protocols are in place and enforced and that the proper fall protection devices are installed. But where should you focus your attention to ensure that your last mile facility is compliant with OSHA regulations and safe for your workers?
With so many ups and downs, the disruptions of 2020 have left many operations and their employees unfocused and out of the familiar flow of a structured routine. Too often, this leads to a lack of attentiveness and attention as companies work towards a “new normal.” This uncertainty can’t be allowed to decrease awareness and compliance with regards to minimizing any workplace hazard, particularly indoor fall safety.
Protecting workers within industrial o
There’s no denying it; abiding by the OSHA regulations and keeping your company compliant is the first step towards upholding your employees’ safety. But that’s just the beginning. When dealing with fall protection, the most dangerous workplace-related risk, there’s a need to provide more solidified safety measures for various hazardous areas.
This guide digs deeper into OSHA fall pro