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.
Read MoreThe 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...
Read MoreThere 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...
Read MoreAFL-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...
Read MoreCPWR recently updated the fatality map page on the stopconstructionfalls website to include information on construction fatalities, including falls, for the first six months of 2012. The map will be updated periodically as more information is collected. To view the 2012 and 2011 maps, click here. To send media reports of construction fatalities for inclusion in the map, email...
Read MoreDr. Christine Branche, NIOSH and Jim Maddux, OSHA recently conducted a webinar on August 16th as part of a safety and health webinar series operated by Occupational Health and Safety Magazine. Over 500 participants viewed the webinar, and Dr. Branche and Mr. Maddux provided answered to numerous questions after they presented the information. The webinar had one of the highest attendances in the history of the OHS series. View the slides from the webinar...
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