Posts by cvoyles

By cvoyles on Aug 7, 2013 in Updates |

Many thanks go out to the Campaign to Prevent Falls in Construction Partners. The Kentucky Labor Cabinet, Department of Workplace Standards have produced materials and taken initiative in getting the word out both online and off. To see their materials and follow their efforts, visit the Kentucky Labor Cabinet website. Support their efforts! Follow @KYLaborCabinet on Twitter and retweet your favorite tweets. You can also like the Kentucky Labor Department on Facebook to keep up with the latest news. Want to become a partner to the Campaign to Prevent Falls in Construction? Email us at falls@cpwr.com and we’ll get you started!...

By cvoyles on Jul 30, 2013 in Updates |

The fatality and fatal falls maps have been updated to include the second quarter of 2013. You can view them at the Fatality Mapping page. If you are aware of a construction worksite fatality that has occurred since January 2013, please email fatalitymap@cpwr.com. For more information see the Fatality Mapping Project...

By cvoyles on Jul 26, 2013 in Updates |

A new article from Builder Online highlights the efforts of the Campaign to Prevent Falls in Construction. From the article: The United States ranks third among industrialized countries in construction fatalities per 100,000 workers. And jobsite falls continue to be the greatest causes of injuries and fatalities for construction workers. Read the rest of the article at their...

By cvoyles on Jul 23, 2013 in Updates |

  From NECA comes an article about NIOSH’s new Ladder Safety App! From the article: “It’s easy to misjudge the ladder angle. If the ladder is set too steeply, it is more likely to fall back or slide away during use. If it is set too shallow then the bottom can slide out.  This app removes the guesswork, and it’s very quick to check,” Rivera said. Rivera also reminds electrical workers to check the PPE Selector before beginning work on extension ladders, as additional safety precautions may be necessary. Read the rest of the article here or download the app through NIOSH’s...

By cvoyles on Jul 18, 2013 in Updates |

July 24, 2013: Quit raining wrenches on your co-workers: An objects-at-heights webinar will occur from 1 PM to 2 PM Eastern Standard Time, featuring Nate Bohmbacha Product Manager from the company Ergodyne and moderated by Kyle W. Morrison, Senior Associate Editor at Safety+Health magazine. For more information and to sign up, visit this web...