Crane hook knocks over lift; worker killed
OSHA is investigating the death of a construction worker in New Hampshire who fell 15 feet from a scissor lift.
Aerial Lifts
Half-million dollar OSHA fine: Worker without PPE falls to his death
OSHA is issuing maximum fines to a structural steel company after a 22-year-old ironworker fell to his death just weeks after starting his job.
by Fred Hosier
OSHA modifies its guidance on AWP fall protection: What this means for users
The US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has rescinded its January 2009 letter of interpretation #20070823-7896 on the use of shock absorbing lanyards in aerial work platforms (AWPs). The 2009 letter of interpretation had created uncertainty in the industry by suggesting that a manufacturer’s requirement for a minimum anchorage point elevation of 18.5 feet […]
Was employee warned not to use equipment before fatal injury?
A bridge inspector died when he was pinned between an aerial lift and an overpass beam. His employer contested death benefits for his widow, arguing he violated a work rule. How did a court decide this case?
by Fred Hosier
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‘Pirate campaign’ got workers interested in safety
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‘I learned to stop talking about injuries’
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A balanced approach keeps them interested
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Active shooter training prepares employees
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Activity-based incentive program helps build safety culture
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App bridges the communications gap
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Bad habits led to repeated near misses
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Be an effective leader: Use specific feedback
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C-Suite was the star of our own safety videos
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Change state of mind to create safer culture
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Curiosity key to more engaging training
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De-escalating potential workplace violence
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Discipline improves safety culture
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Employee kept losing work gloves
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Ergonomics and wellness connected
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Ergonomics policy improves engagement
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Extra measures needed for alcohol policy
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Focus on supervisors decreased injuries
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Front liners key to maintain safety culture
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Fun and creativity keys to good engagement
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Fun incentives get people excited about safety
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Help workers see why PPE is important
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Indicator tracking gets plant back on track
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Less paperwork led to more incident reports
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Looking beyond root cause analysis
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Music at work was too much of a distraction
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Near-miss incident led to refresher safety training
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Need employee buy-in? Market your message
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Our production team understands the importance of safety
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Overcome complacency by identifying risks
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Overcome the language barrier with these 3 tips
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Pace too fast? Culture can help balance it out
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Prizes helped workers retain training info
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Put it in an email or save it for a meeting?
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Safety meetings don’t have to be boring
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See a problem? Say a problem
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Short safety emails got supervisors to buy in
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Shortcut led to injury: Preventing a repeat
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Sleep-health program reduces safety risks
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Some tips to prevent new hire injuries
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Stayed safe despite production pressure
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Strengthen the human factor to prevent falls
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Supervisors annoyed with surprise drills
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Teach employees how to see more effectively
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Teaching people to prevent back problems
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The importance of handshakes and high-5s
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To prevent injuries, reduce sensory overload
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Use Google to bridge the language barrier
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Using specific terms to sell workers on safety
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Variety is the spice of safety training
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Want engagement? Think like an advertiser
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We didn’t let safety take a backseat to deadlines
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We kept catching workers not wearing their PPE
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What you can do about intentional risk takers
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Worker interviews improved engagement
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Workers feel a part of the safety program
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