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

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’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

Safety Training Available In March
The Safety Services Group is providing several training events during the month of March.
3/2/2005

Safety Management Group Trained 19,000 People in 2004
The number of people attending training provided by Safety Management Group associates during 2004 nearly reached 19,000.
1/19/2005

MSA Recalls Fall Protection Devices
MSA's initial findings revealed that their supplier improperly manufactured some of the housing sub-assemblies of the SRLs and Rescuers.
12/1/2004

Current Year Top 10 OSHA Violations
Scaffolding heads the list of the top 10 of most violated OSHA regulatory standards in a mid-year list released by the ASSE.
9/30/2004

OSHA Launches Safety Web Page For Residential Construction
'This new OSHA Web page focuses on residential construction industry-specific safety and health information that can help employers and workers establish and maintain safer worksites...'
8/20/2004

Spider Full Body Harness Recalled
A notice of product non-conformance has been issued by a manufacturer of full body harnesses.
7/28/2004

SMG Trained Over 11,000 in '02
Over 11,000 people attended safety training classes provided by SMG trainers and consultants during 2002.
2/7/2003

The Five Essentials of Safety
Here's how to make your company attractive to potential clients (and insurance companies).
12/1/2002

Subsidizing Safety Training Through a State Grant
New grant money offers employers a unique opportunity to offset the costs of safety training.
9/6/2002

SMG Recognized by Business & Legal Reports, Inc.
The following article is reprinted from the July 2002 issue of OSHA COMPLIANCE ADIVSOR, the publication of Business & Legal Reports, Inc.
7/11/2002