safety ladder Articles
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Hot Dipped Steel Grating
Hot Dipped Carbon Steel Grates - Gangway and Ladder Safety Grating Hot dipped steel grating is a versatile open steel flooring material that can be produced in accordance with Chinese standard, American Standard, Australia or British Standard. The hot dipped galvanizing for the plate surface is processed according to standard: China GB/T13912-92 / ASTM (A123) / BS729. The thick zinc coating gives ...
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Understanding OSHA 1910 to keep Employees Safe in Warehouses & Fulfillment Centers
Fall safety is typically thought of as an outdoor issue in conjunction with rooftop safety, but falls can take place inside, as well. Ladders, mezzanines, loading docks, and more can present fall safety hazards in warehouses, fulfillment centers, and other facilities. OSHA 1910 carefully outlines the rules and requirements regarding fall safety measures, such as guardrail systems and metal swing ...
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Most Useful Mobile Apps for EHS Managers
Managing compliance is a full-time job and to do it well, EHS managers need to have the right tools. We’ve put together a list of apps that we like (and use ourselves) to make EHS management a little easier. We've broken them down into three categories: EHS-Specific Apps, General Business Apps, and Travel Apps (for those EHS managers who are on the road a lot visiting mulitple sites.) EHS ...
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Cat ladder with safety cage: Visual comparison Iron vs. Fiberglass
The iron ladders are increasingly disused and many of them are being replaced over the years by serious problems of oxidation and loss of properties that make access by them a real feat. Ladders that any risk prevention professional would question, forcing its renewal by one with more resistant materials such as stainless steel or fiberglass. IVERNA as a company specializing in the manufacture ...
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Top 10 Most Frequently Cited OSHA Standards
For Fiscal Year 2021 (Oct. 1, 2020, to Sept. 30, 2021) The following is a list of the top 10 most frequently cited standards following inspections of worksites by federal OSHA for all industries. OSHA publishes the list to alert employers about these commonly cited standards so they can take steps to find and fix recognized hazards addressed in these and other standards before OSHA shows up. Far ...
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Five Critical Parts For Your Steel Storage Tank
Every year, we sell hundreds of parts for bolted tanks and welded steel tanks. Even though many ground storage tanks needing parts were not originally manufactured by Superior Tank Co., Inc., we can provide standard replacement components for steel storage tanks or can fabricate custom parts and accessories to fit. Over the last 32+ years, we have discovered there are five storage tank elements ...
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5 Tips for Building Your Company EHS Culture in a Low-Risk Environment
Environment, health and safety (EHS) programs can do more for your company than simply checking off compliance boxes. EHS can also be an integral part of your company’s culture, demonstrating to employees that their happiness, health and safety is a priority—leading to more productivity and a more proactive approach to minimizing risk. Even in low risk environments, like offices or ...
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Make Fall Safety a Top Priority
It may come as a surprise that the second leading cause of unintentional injury-related death is falls. In 2020, 42,114 people died in falls at home and at work, according to Injury Facts®. For working adults, depending on the industry, falls can be the leading cause of death. ...
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5 ways construction companies can keep workers safe
Construction sites can be dangerous, with construction workers operating heavy machines and working at height, so construction companies must put measures in place to keep workers safe on-site. There are several safety rules you should implement to guarantee safety and conduct your business professionally. Keep these tips in mind when you’re drafting safety rules for your construction ...
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After the Fall: Short & Long Term Actions to Take with Fall Arrest Harnesses
We know that falls are among the most common causes of injuries in the workplace and it’s really no surprise—things like elevated work surfaces, walkways, rooftops, holes in floors and walls, ladders, scaffolding, and slippery surfaces are common, especially in industries like manufacturing and construction. Even with the best fall protection, safety managers need to have a plan in ...
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The top indoor fall hazards for industrial facilities
Industrial facilities are among the work environments with the most safety risks to their employees. Toxic chemicals and a wide range of potentially dangerous machinery are often a part of their normal operations. However, their most common cause of employee injury is one they share with many other industries: falls. In recent years, fall accidents have continued to be among the top causes of ...
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Discover the advantages of our fiberglass cat ladder (GRP)
Our Vertical Cat Ladders are assembled with pultruded fiberglass profiles (GRP). They are very light and easy to assemble and have excellent dielectric properties, which enable them to comply with high safety standards against the risk of electric shock. Vertical fiberglass ladders are a great solution to use as access to machine rooms, maintenance walkways, gas or liquid tanks, silos, pumping ...
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What to Look for in an OSHA-Compliant Mezzanine Safety Gate
Mezzanines are useful highly useful areas of any industrial facility or warehouse, but they present an added fall hazard. Workers on mezzanines are always at risk of falling, and personnel nearby are exposed to risk from falling tools, debris, and equipment. Good news: facility managers can manage and minimize all these risks by investing in protective equipment like a mezzanine safety gate, ...
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OSHA 1910 Fall Protection Rules at a Glance
Whether you’re a commercial facility owner or a safety manager, you know that it’s your duty to provide fall protection for your employees. Even though you may have a basic understanding of what your obligations are, you could still be putting your workers and your company at risk. That’s why it’s smart to periodically review OSHA 1910, which lays out specific requirements ...
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Standing Down to Prevent Falls in Construction
Overview Construction workers are at risk for injuries from many sources, but falls continue to be the leading cause of death (accounting for 37% [379 out of the 1015 fatalities] of all construction fatalities in 2021). This year marks the 10th annual National Safety Stand-Down to prevent falls in construction, an event to raise awareness that falls among construction workers are preventable. ...
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Extension ladders - best practices
What’s at Stake? Every year more than 18,000 workers are injured in falls from ladders. Many die. Would it surprise you to know that most victims fell from heights we would think of as “safe”? How to Protect Yourself? First, always choose the right material, strength and weight rating when using an extension ladder. For example, metal ladders should never be used near an ...
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Tank Rehabilitation and Maintenance Case Study: Ware Shoals, SC - 250,000 Gallon Torus Bottom Elevated Tank
After years of bidding one-time repaint contracts, the Town of Ware Shoals, SC found that their tank was receiving only limited "maintenance". The exterior of the tank had been overcoated multiple times, but lead primer below was still present. As the paint thickness built up, the Town discovered that they could no longer continue to add more coats of paint. As a result, the tank exterior would ...
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OSHA`s Role in Reducing Construction Hazards for the State of Wyoming
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a federal agency that enforces safety and health regulations in the United States. As a part of the Department of Labor, OSHA's primary goal is to ensure that employees work in safe and healthy environments. The construction industry in Wyoming is particularly at risk for workplace accidents, given the nature of the work and the ...
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