Building a New Reality for Safety Training

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By Dan Ruane Even as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration demands a high standard, construction safety continues to be an area of opportunity for the industry. As the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 1,008 fatalities in 2020, there remains a compelling need for improvement. All workers have the right to a safe work environment, and jobsite safety should always be a top priority for any construction company. Beyond the moral obligation, it makes financial sense. A U.S. National Safety Council survey reveals that each dollar invested in safety measures returns $2 in avoided costs. The challenge: traditionally, safety … Read more

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Diversified Fall Protection Announces Two Acquisitions

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Diversified Fall Protection has completed two acquisitions of fall protection companies: Versatile Systems, Inc., based in Valencia, California, and Rooftop Anchor, Inc., headquartered in Heber City (Salt Lake City), Utah. Versatile is a turnkey provider of fall protection solutions and RTA is a leader in rooftop and suspended access fall protection solutions. Terms of the transactions were not announced. Versatile offers a complete fall protection capabilities portfolio, including engineering, design, fabrication, installation and training. It offers extensive experience in specific California regulations and applications, and detailed OSHA and ANSI-certified inspections. RTA designs, engineers, manufacturers, inspects and tests fall protection systems … Read more

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CPWR Launches Safety Climate-Safety Management Information System

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CPWR has just launched the Safety Climate-Safety Management Information System, its latest resource to help contractors and safety professionals improve job site safety culture and safety climate – and therefore reduce the potential for injuries, illnesses and fatalities. Developed with extensive industry input, this robust new system builds on the resources we’ve created since 2016 that enable firms to measure and strengthen their safety climate. The SC-SMIS includes features that allow companies to measure jobsite safety climate across eight leading indicators with proven tools such as the S-CAT and the S-CAT; download evidence-based safety management policies, procedures, guidelines and templates … Read more

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U.S. Department of Labor Seeks Nominations for Employee Representative on Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health

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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is requesting nominations to fill one vacant employee representative position on the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health. The 15-member group advises the Secretary of Labor and Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health on developing standards and policies affecting the construction industry. Committee members represent employees, employers, state safety and health agencies and the public. Members generally serve two-year staggered terms, except the representative designated by the Department of Health and Human Services and appointed by the Secretary of Labor, who serves indefinitely. Submit nominations electronically … Read more

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360 USA Introduces Reflective Safety Harness with ANSI/IESA

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360 USA has released its new Reflective Safety Harness that is ANSI/ISEA 2020 Type 0 Class 1 compliant. Offering the same excellent reflectivity and daytime/nighttime visibility as the company’s work vests, these new harnesses are designed to preserve worker comfort and keep pockets and tools uncovered and easily accessible. As an alternative to the common full-body safety vest, this lightweight reflective safety harness is cool, comfortable and offers all-day wearability without fatigue. The new reflective harness features fully adjustable waist and shoulder straps that provide a custom fit for workers of all shapes and sizes, while only requiring a fraction … Read more

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