All Safety & training Articles

Why ignorance is not bliss when it comes to scaffolding
David Glabe asks: Since all workers involved with the design, erection and use of scaffolds must be trained, how is it that scaffolds are so poorly designed, erected and used?
AFI wins top safety award
Rental group is recognised by industry safety body
OSHA emphasizes program to prevent workplace falls
13% of 2021’s fatal workplace injuries were associated with falls from elevations
OSHA seeking submissions for heat-awareness campaign
Anyone can enter the “Beat the Heat” contest, deadline for submissions is June 9
Resources for May’s National Safety Stand-Down
New tools and resources available for the 10th National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction 
APEX Women in Powered Access event
Networking event for women working across powered access to be hosted by IPAF during APEX
New online training now available from SAIA
Online courses include Hazard Awareness for Supported Scaffold and more
IPAF power line safety guidance released
Comprehensive guidance launched at ConExpo part of High Voltage! campaign 
Easybook Training partners with Veriforce
Deal creates easy way to book Veriforce training courses online
Reducing the risks of trapping and crushing incidents with MEWPs
Working at height associations publish MEWP entrapment safety guide
OSHA enforcement change puts teeth in penalties for serious violations
‘This is intended to be a targeted strategy for employers who repeatedly put profits before their employees’ safety and health’
ERA publishes digitalisation guide for rental
New report is free to download
Why regulations haven’t curbed U.S. fall fatalities
Workers in the UK experience 85% fewer fall fatalities than those in the U.S. Larry Stewart reports
EquipmentShare publishes safety guide
US rental company offers best practice guide for equipment yards
‘Zero gravity’ tool carrier for aerial platforms
Gravity Joe device can be used to operate tools weighing up to 20 kg
BrandSafway earns 15 petroleum-industry safety awards
The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers association honored 15 refinery and petrochemical plant site teams with Contractor Safety Achievement Awards based on their 2021 performance
Falls from height: Will your safetyline save you?
Everything you need to know about using temporary horizontal lifelines when working at height
IPAF offers Christmas lift guidance
Those using MEWPs to install and remove seasonal decorations are provided with safety advice by IPAF
Hanging loose – or not
Industry veteran David Glabe talks all things fall protection – and how the “Look Good Hypothesis” plays a (negative) part.
Interview: Tractel’s Becky Danielson
The SAIA’s Fall Protection Council named Tractel’s Becky Danielson as its new Chair earlier this year. SA sits down with Danielson to learn more
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