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04/29/21 Dave Badger The great British statesman Winston Churchill once said, “When the situation was manageable it was neglected, and now that it is thoroughly out of hand we apply too late the remedies which then might have effected a cure. Want of foresight, unwillingness to act when action would be simple and effective, lack of clear thinking, confusion of counsel until the emergency comes, until self-preservation strikes its jarring gong–these are the features which constitute the endless repetition of history.” While he was not referring to OSHA standards violations, the wisdom of...

JLG Industries plans to participate in OSHA’s 8th annual National Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, happening the week of May 3-7. This event is held each year to raise fall hazard awareness across the United States, giving companies an opportunity to provide important safety training to help minimize the risks associated with falls from height. According to OSHA, a “Safety Stand-Down” is a voluntary event for employers to talk directly to employees about safety, such as educating on the serious dangers associated with falls, identifying risks on different types of job...

Despite ongoing efforts by construction employers and safety professionals to prevent falls, provide fall protection systems, and train workers, falls continue to be the leading cause of death in the construction industry. According to recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 401 construction workers died from falls to a lower level in 2019.  Downloadable poster available at https://www.osha.gov/stop-falls-stand-downOSHATo raise awareness of construction falls and work with the industry to better prevent them, the National Campaign to Prevent Falls in Construction was ...

Mattoon, IL, USA / MyRadioLink.com For Immediate Release – April 28, 2021 Illinois Department of Labor Joins OSHA in Promoting Campaign to Prevent Falls at Construction Worksites SPRINGFIELD – The leading cause of death for construction workers is falls, accounting for more than 400 deaths in 2019, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. Sadly, those deaths were preventable. Bringing awareness to help prevent construction industry deaths and injuries from falls is the goal of the National Safety Stand Down to Prevent Falls in Construction week, May 3-7. The Il...