The last earthly contact Siarhei Marhunou had with a construction material was with a 2 x 4 that was part of a protective guardrail on the balcony where he had been installing siding. The barrier had ...

Workplaces have undergone significant transformations in the 21st century. But you wouldn’t know if you looked at the violations the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issues. In ...

OSHA sets the baseline for fall protection—but is that really enough? As fall-related fatalities continue to rise, safety leaders must rethink their approach, with or without regulatory oversight.

Fall Protection continues to top OSHA’s list of the top 10 most frequently cited workplace standards, coming in at number one in 2023 for the 13th year in a row. OSHA 1926.501 addresses Fall ...

Workers employed in chemical and plastic production facilities encounter a range of situations that present fall hazards: They access elevated equipment; work on roofs, vessels and trestles; and work ...

Honeywell Miller Rigid Rail Fall Arrest Systems are designed to provide workers with mobility and fall protection while working at heights on or above vehicles or elevated machinery. Three types of ...

Each year, OSHA releases new rules and modifies its safety standards. As a result, it is crucial for businesses and construction companies to stay up-to-date with these changes. This will not only ...

With cooler temperatures comes earlier sunsets, and an array of stunning colors across the country. However, it's also the beginning of various new challenges for businesses. Fall brings on cold and ...

Please contact us if you have any questions regarding fall protection at Bates College. We follow OSHA General Industry guidelines per 29 CFR 1910.30. Fall protection (guardrail or fall arrest system) ...