ladder safety – Compliance Consultants, Inc.

18Mar

Ladder Safety is Imperative Every Month

The American Ladder Institute recommends that ladders be viewed like any other important tool on the jobsite, and has designated March, National Ladder Safety Month, because ladder safety is essential. Ladders are more dangerous than you might think. According to OSHA, falls in general are the [...]

07Dec

OSHA’s FY 2012 Top Ten Safety Violations

OSHA has issued their top 10 violations for the 2012 fiscal year. Once again, fall protection tops the list. Hazard Communication and scaffolding round out the top three. The other violations have also made the list in years past. This is a great time to look at your company’s safety [...]

30Oct

Ladder Inspections

Ladders are more dangerous than you might think. In 2010, 20% of all fatal falls occurred from ladders (Bureau of Labor Statistics). Ladders should always be inspected prior to any work taking place. Check OSHA Standards for the type of ladder you are using and use only UL-approved ladders. We [...]