Posts by cvoyles

By cvoyles on Sep 18, 2012 in Updates |

There is a new flier available from the Campaign to Prevent Falls in Construction on how to work safely from rooftops. This handout includes pictures and illustrations on how to safely use fall harnesses on roofs and how to safely use ladders to get to the rooftop. Click here to download the flier, or visit our Training & Other Resources for more materials on how to prevent falls in...

By cvoyles on Sep 14, 2012 in Updates |

AFL-CIO Now has a blog post calling attention to the new fatality maps that have been posted. From the post: Falls are the leading cause of death among construction workers and cause the second-highest number of injuries. A new interactive map marks fatal construction falls and graphically conveys what numbers alone cannot. A construction worker dies in a fall accident almost every working day. In 2010, 255 workers died and more than 10,000 were injured. Read the rest of the post at AFL-CIO Now. If you are aware of a construction work site fatality that has occurred since January 2012, please email...

By cvoyles on Aug 23, 2012 in Updates |

Construction Fatality Digest mentioned the Campaign to Prevent Falls in Construction in their quarterly report: Given the relative risk construction workers (especially roofers) face from falls, the efforts of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Construction Center for Research and Training (CPWR) involving a recent educational collaborative effort is most welcome. Called Preventing Falls in Construction, https://metamediatraining.com/SafetySmartV2/, this effort includes an interactive map designed to heighten awareness by showing that these accidents are tragically happening all around us and all too frequently. Read the rest of their report...

By cvoyles on Aug 21, 2012 in Updates |

From their newsletter: Fraser Engineering is proud to have joined this national campaign to prevent falls in construction. Please check out their website for more information and help spread the word to stop falls in construction. It is as simple as… 1. Plan 2. Provide 3. Train Would you like to join the Campaign to Prevent Falls in Construction? Please email us at falls@cpwr.com for more information about how to get...

By cvoyles on Aug 15, 2012 in Updates |

On Monday, August 20, 2012, ACTA Safety will be providing site specific fall protection training to about 100 high risk workers on a job site in Navajo Nation. The ACTA Safety team members will be there at the request of the employer, AROK Construction Inc, and in cooperation with the general contractor Hunt Construction group. There are three simple steps to preventing falls: Plan. Provide. Train. ACTA Safety will be emphasizing the importance of workers using their training and resources provided by their employer. Employers giving workers the tools and training they need can greatly improve the odds that everyone will go home safe. Know of an event happening using the Campaign to Prevent Falls in Construction materials? Want to order materials for an event or get more information? Email us at...