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Tips to Keep Your Employees and Your Business Safe

Educate yourself and your staff on how to prevent worker injuries and damages to facilities or materials.

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    • construction workers on an aerial platform

      Aerial Lifts and Platforms

      March 13, 2025 - 2:01 PM

      Accidents from the operation of aerial platforms must be a priority for everyone who uses them because of the high probability for a severe injury or fatality. Aerial lift accidents are the cause of about 2% to 3% of all construction-related deaths, according the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

      Lifts with...Full story

    • warehouse employees on an elevated platform

      Aerial Platforms

      March 13, 2025 - 1:42 PM

      Accidents from the operation of aerial platforms must be a priority for everyone who uses them because of the high probability for a severe injury or fatalities. Aerial lift accidents are about 2% to 3% of all construction-related deaths, according the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

      Fatalities from accidents involving all...Full story

    • close up of someone's feet on a ladder

      Ladder Safety

      March 11, 2025 - 4:03 PM

      According to the Centers for Disease Control, hundreds of injuries and fatalities occur annually from ladder related accidents.” Every ladder accident poses the risk for a severe injury or even fatality.

      Improper use of a ladder can lead to injuries or more severe harm from falls and slips. A person climbing...Full story

    • guardrails in a loading dock

      Loading Dock Guardrails: Protecting Workers from Falls

      March 13, 2025 - 2:09 PM

      A loading dock is considered an “unprotected side edge” in a building, according to OSHA, whichmeans fall protection is required if it is open and 4 feet or more above the ground below. Fallprotection can be as simple as a guardrail, a solid barrier made of metal or other material...Full story

    • an empty school hallway

      School Safety - Slips, Trips, and Falls

      February 26, 2025 - 4:14 PM

      Slips, trips and falls are among the leading cause of workplace injuries in schools. Two of the most common causes of slips, trips and falls are slippery walking surfaces and uneven walking surfaces. You can prevent slips, trips and falls by following some basic safety measures.

      Prevention Requires Teamwork

      Safety is everyone’s...Full story

    • woman laying on icy sidewalk after falling

      Winter Walking Conditions

      March 13, 2025 - 1:29 PM

      How will this turn out? Will she get up, break a bone, or suffer a head injury? It will only take a millisecond to find out. Winter in the Midwest is always a challenge and any fall accident can be serious. One minute, it’s dry and the next there is...Full story

     

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