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OSHA Announces Top 10 Violations for 2012

Nov. 7, 2012

It was mentioned previously in our podcast that at the NSC (National Safety Council) Congress and Expo in Orlando this past October, Deputy Director of the OSHA Directorate of Enforcement Programs, Patrick Kapust, presented the top 10 violations of the administration's safety rules for fiscal year 2012. While it's easy at first glance to look at ...

Green roofs for life

Oct. 1, 2012

The planning system, at both local and national levels, is now being used to expand use of green roofs in towns and cities. This policy recognises important benefits including biodiversity, pollution and CO2 removal, thermal insulation and mass, protection of the roof covering and making our cities more attractive places. Measures are also in ...

Latchways PLC

Fit for Purpose Constant Force post system

Oct. 1, 2012

Introduction Over the last fifteen years, Latchways has pioneered the advent of ‘top fixed’ systems incorporating their patented Constant Force post technology and ManSafe componentry. ‘Top fixed’ refers to the fall protection being installed to the complete roofing system rather than the traditional method of attaching an ...

Fit for Purpose WalkSafe

Oct. 1, 2012

Introduction In nearly all instances it is impractical to prevent roof access; therefore the ideal solution is to create a level, anti-slip surface to protect against all fall hazards. WalkSafe provides a demarcation route, guiding a workers’ movement in areas that there are potential fall hazards. To ensure the Latchways product is Fit for ...

Latchways PLC

Solar Panel Support Posts Latchways Fall Protection

Oct. 1, 2012

With the ever increasing requirement for renewable energy, the use of a building’s roof as a generator of power and subsequent revenue stream has become more viable and principally linked with the installation of solar panels. Latchways success in the fall protection market has been based on innovative fixing and load control technology ...

Latchways PLC

Fit for Purpose ManSafe Standard SRL

Oct. 1, 2012

Introduction With over 35 years of fall protection experience, Latchways has developed the ManSafe Self Retracting Lifeline (SRL) range; the world’s first completely field serviceable Standard SRL. The ManSafe SRL range offers a dependable means of fall protection and has been specifically designed for use in a number of different ...

Latchways PLC

Fit for Purpose ManSafe Sealed SRL

Oct. 1, 2012

Introduction With over 35 years of fall protection experience, Latchways has developed the ManSafe Sealed Self Retracting Lifeline (SRL) range; the world’s first completely field serviceable sealed SRL. The ManSafe Sealed SRL range offers a dependable means of fall protection and has been specifically designed for use in harsh environments ...

Latchways PLC

EHS enforcement corner

Dec. 22, 2011

As EHS regulatory activity continues to grow, enforcement activity continues around the world. This month, Enhesa would like to first showcase the US OSHA’s top ten most frequently cited violations of the 2011 fiscal year. This report is a useful guidance to EHS Managers around the globe for reviewing hazard areas and preventing accidents or ...

ENHESA - Global EHS & Product Compliance Assurance

OSHA Updates PPE Standards

Mar. 1, 2011

On February 15, 2011, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a revised directive that provides enforcement guidance on determining whether employers have complied with OSHA's personal protective equipment (PPE) standards.  The Enforcement Guidance for Personal Protective Equipment in General Industry, CPL 02-01-050, ...

The Acta Group

OSHA updates PPE standards

Mar. 1, 2011

On February 15, 2011, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a revised directive that provides enforcement guidance on determining whether employers have complied with OSHA's personal protective equipment (PPE) standards.  The Enforcement Guidance for Personal Protective Equipment in General Industry, CPL 02-01-050, ...

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

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