There’s More to Fall Protection than the Lanyard
Fall-protection strategies are a critical component of safety programs, but workers don’t always understand proper fall protection strategies and the correct use of personal protective equipment such as shock-absorbing lanyards.
1/20/2012

Indiana OSHA Pushes Revised Fall Protection Enforcement to Q4
During the interim period until that date, construction employers need to be in compliance with the original fall protection guidelines.
6/17/2011

Fall Protection Equipment Inspection Training Course in Indianapolis
February 23, 2010 8 am to 12 pm at Safety Management Group in Indianapolis, IN. This seminar builds upon a student’s practical knowledge of fall protection through the discussions of theory and practical inspections of fall protection equipment.
1/14/2010

Fall Protection Equipment Inspection Training October 14 Indianapolis
This seminar builds upon a student’s practical knowledge of fall protection through the discussions of theory and practical inspections of fall protection equipment.
9/29/2009

Properly Computing Fall Protection Distance: It's Easy and It’s Important
Fall protection devices such as shock-absorbing lanyards prevent an untold number of injuries and deaths on jobsites each year. However, a worker who doesn’t use the devices correctly will perform tasks with a false sense of security.
8/31/2009

Fall Protection Means More Than Just a Harness
Unfortunately, proper fall protection and the correct use of personal protective equipment are not always well-understood, creating both a false sense of security and the very real prospect of danger.
2/1/2008

IOSHA Revises Residential Fall Protection Program
IOSHA established a full compliance date of October 1, 2011 for the revisions adopted by OSHA in September 2011.
10/1/2011

Miller BackBiter Lanyard Rivet Issues
A rivet design on some of these fall protection devices need to be visually inspected.
7/31/2009

Human Factors Researchers Suggest New Sizing System for Fall Protection Equipment
Human Factors Researchers Suggest New Sizing System for Fall Protection Equipment.
7/18/2007

Guardian Fall Protection Issues Stop Use Notice
Guardian has issued a 'Stop Use and Inspection' notice on the cable Guardian Edge Series Retractables 20ft. and longer.
6/28/2006

Miller Has Recalled Its 8814 Beam Anchor
Miller has issued a 'Stop Use and Return Notice' for all users of this fall protection anchorage point.
3/8/2005

OSHA Cites Contractor for Safety Hazards Following Fatal Accident
"...Employees had climbed back and forth several times between an aerial lift basket and a raised platform without the use of fall protection equipment."
12/29/2004

ASSE/ANSI Release Revised Fall Protection Standard
Cited in OSHA standards, regulations, and interpretations, the A10.14 was a significant standard used by many, if not most, Safety professionals.
8/18/2004

OSHA Aims to Protect Workers During Winter Weather
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has created a web page to help protect workers from hazards they may face during winter storm response and recovery operations.
12/23/2011

Solid Foundations for Scaffold Safety
By respecting that complexity and ensuring that all employees involved with their erection and use are properly supervised, supervisors will be able to reduce the number of injuries and equipment damage caused by scaffold-related incidents.
11/1/2011

Creating Successful Project Safety Committees
Creating, properly funding, and empowering a project safety committee pays dividends in several important ways.
10/1/2011

OSHA Document to Aid in Prevention of Residential Construction Injuries
Data shows that falls are the leading cause of death for workers involved in residential construction.
5/1/2011

Spiderman Cited by OSHA
Broadway musical in preproduction cited following injuries to cast members.
3/25/2011

The Most Effective Way to Verify Contractor Compliance
How do you make sure that the safety-related activities that are supposed to happen on your jobsite actually do?
3/1/2011

What exactly are Permissible Exposure Levels?
What exactly is an exposure, and what makes it permissible? And how can a worker or a safety professional determine levels?
2/1/2011

The American Society of Safety Engineers Reflect on 100 Years of Protecting People, Property and the Environment
The modern occupational safety and health movement began in 1911 after the horrific Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in New York City, NY, March 25, 1911.
1/28/2011

US Labor Department's OSHA Acts to Protect Residential Roofing Workers
Agency rescinds Clinton-era directive and gives workers more safeguards against falls
1/1/2011

OSHA’s Top 10 lists: The Hits Keep Coming
When the folks at OSHA publish a list, nobody smiles or wants to be included.
9/1/2010

Enhancing Safety and Coordination Before the Job Begins
One of those most important elements of a safety program can also enhance coordination.
6/1/2010

Wind Turbines: Don't Blow Off Safety Planning
Out in the remote locations where turbines are being erected, first responders may not be able to get to the scene for 20 or 30 minutes. Plan accordingly.
4/1/2010

Five Steps to Safer Scaffolding
Here are useful countermeasures and steps to help you address the ever-present dangers associated with scaffolding.
4/1/2010

Written Safety Program Essentials
A good safety program can do far more than simply keep you on the right side of the law.
2/28/2010

The Seven Essentials of Safety
Whether your business is in manufacturing, construction, or any other industry, modeling your own safety efforts upon successful safety programs used by top companies will help you do a better job of meeting your objectives.
1/1/2010

Raising Awareness of Manlift Safety
Manlifts are safe only when they’re used correctly. And because they elevate workers above ground or floor level, accidents caused by improper use can lead to serious injuries and fatalities – both for the workers on the manlift and anyone unlucky enough to be standing below.
11/5/2009

Top 10 OSHA Safety Violations for 2009
Top Violations Are Up Almost 30 Percent Since Last Year
10/27/2009

Thinking about Starting a Safety Committee
Some of the most well-intentioned safety committees fall far short of management’s expectations – usually for one of several common reasons.
7/31/2009

A Strategy for Site Safety Assessments and Field Surveys
State and federal inspectors are far less interested in effort than in execution, and the execution can have a tremendous impact on injury rates and lost time.
6/1/2009

Safety Committees: Preventing Pitfalls (Part Three of Three)
Some of the most well-intentioned safety committees fall far short of management’s expectations.
3/1/2009

10 Steps to Safer Crane Operation
Everyone involved with cranes should know these basic steps for safe operation.
1/1/2009

Keeping People Safe When They Don't Understand
No matter what language is involved, having workers who are unfamiliar with English creates challenges for safety professionals.
12/1/2008

Seven Strategies That Set the Tone for Safety
These strategies can easily be applied to orientations at any construction or industrial site.
12/1/2008

Over 110 Million Visitors Utilize OSHA Web Site in 2008
Visitors viewed more than 180 million pages of occupational safety and health resources during this period.
11/1/2008

MSA Issues Inspection Advisory for Dyna-Lock Lanyards
The advisory affects 20 Ft Model Dyna-Lock Self-Retracting Lanyards.
9/1/2008

The Nine Elements of a Sound Project Site Specific Plan
An effective plan gives contractors the opportunity to list the hazards their workers will encounter on the site.
7/1/2008

Safety Coaching: A Game Plan for Motivation
It’s the coach’s job to stay focused on the big picture, coordinate every player’s role, and help each achieve maximum performance.
6/1/2008

A Strategy for Site Assessments and Field Surveys
These formal firsthand observations provide a way to determine whether the safety aspects of the project properly reflect the objectives set out in the safety plan.
6/1/2008

Drafting a Safety Program
A good safety program can do far more than simply keep you on the right side of the law.
5/1/2008

Local Business Leaders Attend “Executive” OSHA Construction Safety Training Course
The day-long safety training event was sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company and was targeted toward local business and construction leaders.
4/1/2008

OSHA’s Top Ten List: Documents You’ll Want to Have on Hand
Do you know the ten documents and reports OSHA asks for when visiting a construction site?
4/1/2008

K362 Safety Expo Recap
The expo consisted of 15 different vendors handing out freebies and information about their latest and greatest products to approximately 500 craft personnel at the K362 project in Indianapolis.
10/26/2006

Are You Ready For Contractors to Work in Your Facility'
After reading this article, I hope you will pick up some ideas that will help you in your efforts to develop a contractor safety program for your organization.
8/9/2006

When OSHA Comes Calling
OSHA's list of the 10 most-violated workplace safety and health standards offers employers the opportunity to improve safety.
5/19/2006

Safety Management Group Provides Services to Regions Bank Building Project
Associates provide critical safety services on short notice to a high-profile project in Downtown Indianapolis.
5/19/2006

Safety Training Available In June
The Safety Services Group is providing several training events during the month of June.
6/5/2005

Safety Training Available In April
The Safety Services Group is providing several training events during the month of April.
3/27/2005