Mark your calendars for the National Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-By Incidents
An annual event intended to raise awareness of struck-by hazards – and how to prevent them – is set to take place April 17-21.
Source: safetyandhealthmagazine.com
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Trenching and excavation
Planning and protection will help workers stay safe when working in or near a trench.
Source: safetyandhealthmagazine.com
CPWR: 65% of construction deaths linked to 'Focus Four' hazards
Around two-thirds of construction worker deaths over a recent 11-year period were the result of “Focus Four”-related injuries, a new report says.
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On the Safe Side podcast: Working in cold weather
In Episode 36, the S+H team dives into the February issue’s feature story on the hazards of working in cold weather. Additionally, Mike Kassman, director of OSHA and disaster response training at CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training, discusses ladder safety.
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Construction safety: Prevent falls through skylights and other openings
In 2021, 62 U.S. construction workers died after falling through a surface or an existing opening such as a skylight, according to data from the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries.
Source: safetyandhealthmagazine.com