Oct
18
2011
Washington, DC
OH & S
ISEA Releases New Fall Protection Guidance Documents
Prepared by manufacturers in the ISEA Fall Protection Group, the use and selection guide describes the process of developing a corporate fall protection program and explains the components of fall protection systems.)
Oct
10
2011
Citronelle, AL
Vertikal.net
$39,400 for lack of fall protection
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Rda Service Co of Citronelle, Alabama for seven serious safety and health violations following the death in April of its employee James Lewis, 23, after he was thrown from a ‘bucket truck’ type aerial lift.)
Oct
06
2011
Washington, DC
Lift and Access
OSHA Modifies Guidance on AWP Fall Protection
OSHA has rescinded its January 2009 letter of interpretation #20070823-7896 on the use of shock absorbing lanyards in aerial work platforms (AWPs).)
Sep
21
2011
Houston, TX
Associated General Contractors
AGC to Use $130,000 Federal Grant to Launch New Fall Protection Safety Training Program
The Associated General Contractors of America will launch a new fall protection safety training program next year, thanks to a new federal safety grant the association is being awarded.)
Sep
19
2011
Houston, PA
Jonathan Thomas
Odyssey Corp. pays $5,600 OSHA fine after last year’s fatal bridge fall
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has recently released its report on the fatal fall of a bridge worker from the Deer Isle-Sedgwick Bridge last December. Subsequent to an “informal settlement agreement” dated June 7, Odyssey Contracting Corporation of Houston, Pa., has paid a penalty of $5,600 in response to a “serious” violation of safety regulations. )
Sep
06
2011
Tuscon, AZ
Roger Yohem
OSHA plans for fall protection put construction industry up in the air
In the construction industry, can worker safety come at too high a price? Where do businesses fall on tighter regulations that will increase the cost of new homes, remodeling, roof repair, and other home-related projects?)
Aug
11
2011
Saskatchewan CA
Regina Leader Post
Firms fined over workplace violations
Three Saskatchewan contractors have been fined by Labour Relations and Workplace Safety in connection with rules forcing firms to help protect workers from falls.)
Jul
19
2011
Steeple Ashton, Trowbridge, Chippenham UK
The Construction Index
Home Made Harness Offered No Protection
An agricultural contractor has been fined £8,000 for using a home-made harness system that offered inadequate fall protection to employees.)
Jul
02
2011
Juniata, NB
OH & S
Fall Hazards Add Up to $49,000 in Fines for Nebraska Roofing Firm
OSHA's inspection of the company was initiated in April under a local emphasis program focused on fall hazards, following a referral alleging employees were exposed to fall hazards while installing a roof at a Hastings, Neb., job site.)
Jul
01
2011
Newmarket, ON CA
Ontario Newsroom
Employer Fined $26,000 Total After Multiple Convictions
Lushington Grant, sole proprietor of Mississauga-based Century Estates, was fined $26,000 on June 24, 2011, after being convicted of multiple violations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. )