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By cvoyles on Sep 28, 2012 in Updates |

ISHN has an article publicizing the new fatality maps: A set of new interactive maps from the Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR) vividly illustrates the number of construction industry fatalities that occur each year in the U.S. Individual maps pinpoint fatalities for 2011 and 2012 (ytd), and fatalities caused by falls for those years as well. Clicking on a pinpoint turns the graphic from a statistic into a real — albeit unnamed — person and yields such information as the date of death, location, employer name and how the fatality occurred. If you know of a fatality that occurred on a construction work site since January 2012, please email the information to...

By cvoyles on Sep 28, 2012 in Updates |

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers has written an article for the October edition of The Electrical Worker Online. From the article: In the past year and a half, 36 falls occurred involving IBEW members, three of which were fatal, said IBEW Safety Department Director Jim Tomaseski. “So many of our workers are in these conditions every day,” said Tomaseski, “If you’re not paying attention to the rules, following safety procedures, it’s not a matter of if a fall happens, it’s when.” Read the rest of the article...

By cvoyles on Sep 19, 2012 in Updates |

From the article: “Planning ahead, identifying risks, providing training along with the right equipment will help prevent construction worker falls,” [Ron] Sokol said. “The information from the new Fall Prevention Campaign will be invaluable. We urge everyone to share it with their company, friends, co-workers, community, schools and more. We are all part of the solution to help prevent falls.” Read more from the article...

By cvoyles on Sep 18, 2012 in Updates |

John Barnhard from the United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers, and Allied Workers has penned an article for the Journeyman Roofer & Waterproofer magazine about the Campaign to Prevent Falls in Construction. To read the article, “Safety Pays, Falls Cost” click here.

By cvoyles on Sep 18, 2012 in Updates |

The latest issue of the BAC Journal has an article about the Campaign to Prevent Falls in Construction. From the article, “Safety Pays, Falls Cost. The Best in Business Play It Safe”: “Making sure that our members receive the training and equipment to prevent a fall has always been a priority for our Union,” says Executive Vice President Gerard Scarano. “The good news is that now this issue has a national focus and I’m pleased to report that BAC is playing a role in the campaign.” Launched on April 26, 2012, the Campaign to Prevent Falls in Construction represents the first time government, labor unions, employers, researchers and other stakeholders have joined forces to address this leading cause of construction injuries and deaths. Read the rest of the article article...