Tree-trimming is a notoriously hazardous occupation, as the risk of falling or having objects fall onto workers and seriously injure them is an inherent danger associated with this type of work. To highlight some of the ways that tree-trimmers can protect themselves and reduce their risks of falling while they work, the Occupational Safety and […]
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Tree-Trimming Safety Highlighted in Recent OSHA Report
By webadmin on June 30, 2014 in Fall Injuries, Preventing Fall Injuries, Workplace Injuries, Workplace Safety
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Fall Injury Facts and Statistics for Construction Workers (Part 2)
By webadmin on December 22, 2013 in Fall Injuries, Fatal Workplace Injuries, Preventing Fall Injuries, Workers Compensation, Workplace Injuries, Workplace Safety
Picking up from Fall Injury Facts and Statistics for Construction Workers (Part 1), the following presents some additional information regarding the prevalence of fall injuries on construction sites and what industry leaders can do to reduce these injuries, make construction site safer and, ultimately, to save lives. Specifically, while Part 1 of this blog focused […]
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