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There’s still time to get in on our next Competent Person training class at the end of this month. July 31 – August 1, 2018. The Competent Person course is designed for anyone who is working at heights, decision makers and supervisors who are responsible for answering questions about fall protection. This course is designed […]

Come see us at the Safety Symposium in New Orleans. Booth #151

We had such an awesome class come through last week and we just wanted to share some photos!

The guide was published in response to OSHA’s updated rule on walking-working surfaces and fall protection, issued in November, and the revised Fall Protection Code released last year by the American National Standards Institute and the American Society of Safety Engineers. Source: ISEA updates fall protection guide | 2017-05-17 | Safety+Health Magazine

WRS had a very productive time with Great Lakes Dredging during their 2017 Safety Week. We’ve also had the opportunity to spend most of March and April this year training over 100 employees from The Marr Companies as they gear up for the OSHA National Safety Stand-Down. Our Training courses are available now and we’re […]

OSHA’s fall protection and guardrail requirements along with the International Building Code (IBC) are standards all builders, contractors and construction workers should follow for optimal building safety. Source: Guardrail Basics: What You Need to Know | Construction

Source: 2017 – 04/25/2017 – OSHA Recognizes Workers’ Memorial Day | Occupational Safety and Health Administration

A company official told authorities conveyor belts needed to be moving to do the repair and the miner didn’t use a fall-protection harness as he was trained. Source: Justice-owned plant faces fines for safety violations

To help make more climbers safer climbers, Rock and Ice has teamed up with Black Diamond Equipment to present the Climb Safe series. These articles aim to answer some of climbing’s most common gear-related questions. Here, Kolin Powick, Black Diamond’s Director of Quality, takes on carabiner off-axis and tri/quad-axial loading. Source: Climb Safe: Carabiner Off-Axis […]

The shape of climbing carabiners is slow to change. One company adds a new design with a unique curved gate and ‘gumball’ tip. Source: ‘Gumball’ Carabiner Aims For Easier Climbing

The Global Safety Harness Market study conducted using an objective combination of primary and secondary information including inputs from key participants in the market during 2017-2021. Source: New report: Safety harness market to grow at a CAGR 7.09% to 2021

On May 8-12, OSHA will hold its fourth annual National Fall Prevention Stand-Down. Aimed at raising awareness of fall hazards in the construction industry, OSHA describes the event as “an opportunity for employers to have a conversation with employees about hazards, protective methods, and the company’s safety policies and goals.” Keep reading to find out […]

Over the last 2 weeks over 50 Marr employees have taken part In Competent person and authorized person fall training. The class has covered, Fall Hazard recognition and elimination, Regulations, equipment inspection, anchorages, suspension trauma and Fall rescue to name a few. The class consisted of classroom and a lot of hands on! The attendees […]

“Some wind farms report up to 20% annual energy production losses due to icing,” Source: Cracking the icing problem on turbine blades

Market Research Report on Global Fall Protection Market is a professional and in-depth research report. The Report include basic information like definitions, classifications, applications and industry chain overview, industry policies and plans, product specifications, manufacturing processes, cost structures and so on. The Report Spread Across 70 Pages with Tables and Figures in It. Source: Global […]

The Safety Stand-Down events encourage employers to voluntarily stop work for one hour at Georgia construction sites on a designated day to review best safety practices and discuss the hazards of objects and vehicles striking workers, the leading cause of roadside-related construction deaths. The events will take place from 7 to 8 a.m. EDT on […]

“In collaboration with ASIP, we at OSHA can help industry employers train and protect their employees from preventable workplace injuries,” said Kathy Webb, OSHA’s area director in Calumet City. “Our alliance allows to us to work together to foster education and provide training to improve the safety of workers in these high hazard industries throughout […]

“Workplace safety is achieved when everyone works together to recognize hazards and follow safety protocols and procedures,” said Jeff Funke, OSHA’s area director in Omaha. “OSHA has found an alliance like this sets the standard for sharing best practices, educating employers and workers and ensuring that safety is not compromised on the job.” Source: 2017 […]

Safety: Never an Afterthought Source: Case Study: Mechanical System for an Enterprise Data Center – The Data Center Journal

Source: 2017 – 01/18/2017 – OSHA orders Amtrak to reinstate, pay $892K to employee discharged in violation of Federal Railroad Safety Act | Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Source: 2017 – 01/17/2017 – OSHA: Employee’s death at Bellingham auto parts business ‘preventable’ | Occupational Safety and Health Administration

In 2017, employers who do construction work in Oregon will see two major changes to rules they must follow to protect their workers from falling and injuring themselves.  Source: State rule changes aim to protect workers from falls – KTVZ

Construction workers in Oregon will have a better chance at going home safely at the end of the day due to two new OSHA rules going into effect this year. Starting January 1, the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division’s minimum height at which workers must be protected from falls is now six feet. The […]

Source: 2017 – 01/03/2017 – Chicago metal container manufacturer faces more than $81K in OSHA penalties after 3rd worker suffers amputation injury | Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Source: 2016 – 12/22/2016 – John Deere agrees to settle whistleblower allegations, will pay former employee $275K in back wages, damages | Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Source: 2016 – 12/22/2016 – OSHA cites roofing contractor for exposing workers to falls, other hazards at North Jersey work sites in East Rutherford, Wallington | Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Source: 2016 – 12/21/2016 – OSHA cites 4 Florida contractors as worker dies after falling through unprotected floor opening; proposes $91K in penalties | Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Source: 2016 – 12/21/2016 – Plymouth Meeting contractor exposed workers to scaffolding, fall hazards at a Philadelphia work site | Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Source: 2016 – 12/21/2016 – OSHA cites well operator, two servicing companies after one worker dies, 3 others severely injured while servicing North Dakota well | Occupational Safety and Health Administration

OSHA’s Final Rule to Update, Align, and Provide Greater Flexibility in its General Industry WalkingWorking Surfaces and Fall Protection Standards https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3903.pdf via OSHA Fact Sheet

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued a New Jersey framing contractor two repeat safety violation citations and fined the company $222,697 for failing to provide proper fall and eye protection. OSHA said agency inspectors saw Frame Q employees executing framing tasks without the proper fall-protection measures in place. The agency added that Frame […]

Overview video of Webb-Rite Safety – Fall Protection Systems Company Port Allen, LA.

Webb-Rite Safety has developed and patented a U.S. Coast Guard Approved integrated full-body harness and Flotation Type 5 work vest.

If you employee crane operators then having a strong crane safety program is a must. This training videos will show crane operators how to properly use their crane. This crane safety video is a must view for all of your employees who use this powerful machine. Safety of both the operator as well as those […]

Investigation findings: The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued citations to Carlson Enterprises for two willful, one serious and one other-than-serious violation. OSHA initiated the inspection as part of its Regional Emphasis Program on Falls in Construction. The agency issued the willful citations for the company’s failure to provide employees with […]