Campaign partner Kentucky Labor Cabinet, Department of Workplace Standards have released their campaign successes into a PDF. The Kentucky Labor Cabinet developed flyers on different topics on preventing falls in construction, which addressed aerial lifts, personal protective equipment, scaffolds, to name just a few of the topics. The campaign message was also promoted through the Kentucky Labor Cabinet’s social media outlets and on their web page. Read more about their efforts...
Read MoreNorth Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NCAT) radio station, WNAA 90.1 will be airing a PSA regarding falls in construction. The spot, produced by NCAT student volunteers, targets construction workers to let them know that falls in construction are preventable. WNAA reaches 13 counties between North Carolina and western Virginia, as well as a large national internet following. Listen to it...
Read MoreFrom Cutting Edge magazine comes an article on preventing falls amongst union members. From the article: The national Campaign to Prevent Construction Falls was launched on April 26, 2012 and recently announced its second year. Falls from heights account for one-third of fatalities in the construction industry with 459 fatal falls in the past two years, including eight in the St. Louis area. Read the rest...
Read MoreThe webinar held April 10, 2013 is now available for download on Stop Construction Falls. Click here to begin your download. Please note that the file is a .wmv file.
Read MoreCPWR – The Center For Construction Research and Training has developed a new hazard alert handout for safe use of Ladders. You can download the PDF for your use here. Previously, CPWR developed a handout on Fall Protection Harnesses in the same format. Both use pictures to illustrate how to safely use the equipment to prevent falls in construction. ...
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