Fall Protection Forum

On May 1, 2023, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration released a…

Properly identifying hazards in the workplace is a critical aspect of risk…

Driving a truck can be dangerous in and of itself. However, according…

Trade shows happen every year across a broad range of industries throughout…

Worker safety is paramount to a facility’s success, and it all starts…

Construction sites and manufacturing plants can be hectic, with large teams of…

The role of a safety trainer in an organization is an important one, and it can sometimes be a difficult role to fill. A safety trainer needs a thorough understanding of best safety practices and the ability to teach and train effectively. To meet these requirements, a person should not…

This includes everything from commercial airlines, airports, and hangars to manufacturers, and maintenance/ service facilities. Additionally, developments in fall protection equipment and technology are helping to reduce the number of injuries from a fall. Overhead fall protection is one such development that we have seen over the years, and many…

This year, ASSE’s Safety 2015 was held at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. Over 600 companies exhibited at this year’s trade show. In addition to the exhibitors, ASSE offered over 200 sessions presented by engineers and safety professionals. These sessions covered more than 20 topics in…

One of the greatest elements of the National Safety Council Congress and Expo is the fact that each company is showing their newest products and innovations. By watching those new products, everyone in attendance can get an idea of the different trends that are happening within their industrial niche.  Since…

Meeting the minimum requirements for fall protection is like using single-ply toilet paper in a large family. It performs its function and it’s relatively cost effective, but it’s more likely to fail you in a time of need and it may not be the best situation for everyone involved. Although…

Whenever a human experiences an injury or death, one of the most commonly asked questions is, “Who is responsible for this?” In many instances, a person will blame themselves for a personal injury. And, in reality, each individual is responsible for themselves and their behaviors while they are at work….