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Self-retracting lifelines are specifically designed to allow the wearer to have hands-free fall protection.

Unclear since 2016, President Joe Biden plans to remove confusion surrounding the requirements. By Shereen Hashem May 26, 2021 OSHA is requesting updates to the handrail and stair rail system requirements for its general industry, Walking-Working Surfaces standard, according to a press release. OSHA publishes a final rule on WWS and PPE in November 2016 that updated requirements for slips, trip and fall hazards. Numerous questions were asked about when handrails would be required as well as height requirements for handrails on stairs and stair rail systems. This proposed rule does not reopen ...

Middle East Energy (MEE) had begun its second virtual sector week, Transmission and Distribution, with the opening session highlighting the importance of digitalisation within energy grids to ensure ongoing reliability, efficiencies and reducing the carbo

Batteries Might Prevent Workplace Injury An associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh leads a study to show AA batteries can measure shoe tread wear, leading to slips and falls. By Shereen Hashem May 13, 2021 Workplace injuries and deaths have a huge economic impact on the U.S. costing billions of dollars. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), work injury costs totaled $170.8 billion in 2018. One of the top causes was slip-and-fall injuries – an accident that can be completely prevented with proper footwear. A research study was conducted by The University of Pittsburgh�...

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