Washington — The National Safety Council has published a new report highlighting technology solutions that have the potential to reduce the risk of injury and death when working in and around cranes.

A 41-year-old framer had been working for two weeks at a residential subcontractor at the site of a new apartment complex. The framer and a co-worker planned to use two scissor lifts in tandem to raise and insert a glulam wooden beam into the side of a horizontal I-beam more than 8 feet above the concrete floor.

New York — Emphasizing that failure to follow construction codes and project-specific requirements can put both people and property at risk, the New York City Department of Buildings is reminding contractors about 17 procedures they need to follow during excavation and trench work.

The Guarddog Self-Closing Safety Gate from BlueWater Manufacturing, Inc. is tough, durable and easy to install. The gate is available in powder-coated, galvanized and stainless steel finishes, as well as in five nominal sizes. Provide your employees with the best safety gate available with the Guarddog.

Think Safety. Think Grainger.^® Turn to Grainger for a great mix of safety products, services, resources and experienced technical support. Just one example of our many resources available is the Safety & Compliance Directory, filled with information on hundreds of regulatory agencies. Request your free copy now!

SPAN is the world leader in safety professional exam preparation workshops, self-study workbooks and software. Take your career to the next level – get certified (ASP, CSP, CHST, CHMM, OHST).

DuPont™ Nomex^® MHP from Springfield provides inherent FR protection against heat and flame, electric arc, and small molten-metal splash. Lightweight strength and durability make it ideal for multi-hazard industrial environments. NFPA 2112 certified and NFPA 70E HRC 2 compliant. Visit www.springfieldllc.com.

Tingley’s Job Sight FR High-Visibility Apparel meets ANSI 107 and ASTM F1506 standards for high visibility and flame resistance, while offering the comfort and durability of “traditional” work apparel. Utilizing 55 percent modacrylic and 45 percent cotton-blended fabrics provides excellent thermal performance of modacrylic and the superior comfort of cotton.

ZING^® GHS Compliance Products help prepare for the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) designed to align the OSHA HazCom Standard with the new global system for the classification and labeling of chemicals. All products are manufactured with high content recycled materials and include binders, stations, posters and signage. Visit www.ZingGreenProducts.com.

This white paper outlines the steps to build an effective and comprehensive sanitization procedure for your facility – from identifying hazards, cleaning methods available and selecting supplemental wash-down equipment.

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How can mass notification and critical event management solutions work together to create safer work environments?

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What is micro-content, and how can it keep workers safe?

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What are the most common types of dangerous goods that pose a significant safety risk in various industries? What measures can be taken to mitigate those risks?

What are the requirements for labeling secondary chemical containers?

How can we optimize employee safety when handling combustible dust?

What are the top ways to engage employees and contractors during safety training?

How do I go about aligning to a safety management system standard such as ISO 45001? What do I need to do?

What can be done to make facilities safe when lithium batteries are present?

Should I fit-test the hearing protection my workers use?

What is the “true cost” of low-level scaffolding?

I need fall protection on my roof – where should I start?

Why is safety netting a necessity on a construction site?

Are chains allowed to protect a ladder opening instead of a gate?

Why are low-level access products gaining in popularity as a means of fall protection?

How can slip and fall incidents be prevented while deterring costly liability?

Do workers need to be tied off while on a ladder?

What’s a dual reciprocating barrier, and why do workplaces with an elevated platform or mezzanine need one?

What is the OSHA standard on walking-working surfaces for general industry (1910 Subpart D) and why is it important to the safety of workers?

Most workers are trained to climb using the “three points of contact” rule, but how do they stay safe when tools and equipment need to go up with them?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of overhead rigid rail systems compared with those of overhead cable-based systems?

Who needs fall protection training? How often should it occur? Who can best conduct it, and does one size fit all?

This “Industry Insights” guide from Kee Safety explains the differences between Kee Klamp fittings and fabricated railings.

In this white paper, Wesco’s team of safety experts explores the latest changes to the ANSI/ASSP Z359.14-2021 standard document and provides the timely guidance you need to maintain compliance while protecting your workforce.

How can facilities proactively address and mitigate common workplace hazards?

Simple and straightforward, the “The Control of Hazardous Energy” lockout/tagout program consists of a 14-minute video demonstrating the major steps required for an effective LOTO program, along with important support materials such as a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, leader’s guide, attendance log and certificates, employee quiz, and a copy of OSHA lockout/tagout regulation 1910.147.

The Roll Cage Welding and Rigging Glove delivers complete hand protection for both welding and rigging, eliminating the need for a separate pair of gloves for each task.

Rigging – when workers prepare equipment to be lifted by cranes, hoists or other material-handling machinery – is a common work process on shipyard and construction sites, among others. Performing rigging operations safely is critical.

Mishandling compressed gas cylinders – which can have internal pressure of up to 2,500 pounds per square inch – can be disastrous.

When working with conveyor belts, employees should always wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

Lifting objects or manually handling materials puts workers at risk for back injuries. More than 111,000 such injuries requiring days away from work were recorded in 2017, according to Injury Facts, an online database created by the National Safety Council.

Puncture wounds, sprained ankles and broken toes are just some of the injuries that can result from handling empty skids and pallets. With about 2 billion pallets circulating in the United States, according to the U.S. Forest Service, the Texas Department of Insurance offers tips to material handlers to help them avoid injury. 

Is steel strapping used at your worksite? The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services calls the straps “a useful way to keep rolls of sheet metal from unwinding while it is being transported, and for binding or reinforcing wooden crates and other boxes that contain heavy objects.”