Solving The Suspension Scaffold Rescue Challenge

Solving The Suspension Scaffold Rescue Challenge

Written By: Mike Martin It’s been on the news time and time again — a window washer crew or a crew utilizing some form of suspension scaffold is trapped in mid-air stories above the ground. Their work platform has failed in some way, and the workers are dangling from...
Adding PPE Inspections to Daily Safety Observations

Adding PPE Inspections to Daily Safety Observations

Written By: Randy Gieseking Personal protective equipment (PPE) is considered the last line of defense against occupational safety and health hazards; however, it is still an essential aspect of a safety program. And because PPE can’t provide the right level of...
The Importance of Establishing a Safe Work Culture

The Importance of Establishing a Safe Work Culture

According to the National Safety Council (NSC), work-related medically consulted injuries totaled 4.26 million in 2021. June is National Safety Month, and preventable injuries — or accidents — are the fourth leading cause of U.S. deaths. The top causes of workplace...