Key OSHA Standards for Work Platforms
Key OSHA Standards for Work Platforms According to OSHA: “A platform means a walking-working surface that is elevated above the surrounding area.” Since January 2017 when OSHA completely rewrote the standard 1910 Subpart D: Walking Working Surfaces, it has been nearly impossible to get a straight answer on what fall protection needs to have to […]
Basics of Fall Protection Rules
With falls being one of the most common causes of workplace injuries and deaths, workers who work at heights must understand the basics of fall protection. Being proactive by implementing compliant methods of fall protection and fall prevention can save lives and prevent injuries. Consequently, it is important to be aware of basic fall protection […]
Guardrails – A popular form of fall protection on rooftop
Whenever our customers ask us to recommend a rooftop safety solution, we always follow hierarchy of hazard control to recommend the most appropriate form of fall protection. Avoid working a height or Eliminate hazard by redesigning work practice Prevent falls using collective equipment Restraint falls using personal protective equipment Arrest Fall using personal protective equipment […]
What does OSHA say on the topic of safety gates
What does OSHA say on the topic of safety gates? Are they required? Industrial facilities can be dangerous places for employees to work. Fortunately, safety managers can greatly reduce these risks by taking the proper safety measures. By installing safety gates and guardrails, employers can minimize OSHA violations, minimize employee injury, and attract top-caliber employees […]
Fall Protection: Safety Gate Applications
A common cause of industry injuries and fatalities is falls according to OSHA. Because falls are a common cause of injury and death, providing fall protection is important. One consideration for OSHA compliant fall protection is the use of safety gate fall protection. Fall protection safety gates are useful in minimizing fall risks and preventing […]
Safe Access Solution that Lasts for Decades
There are many types of work platforms: aerial work platforms (such as scissor lifts), scaffolding, or prefabricated, permanently installed platforms. Which one you choose to use depends on the type of work you plan on doing and the duration of that work. These platforms provide safe, easy access as well as ergonomic positioning for the […]
Preventing Falls From Height – Spring Loaded Safety Gates
If a ladder is being used to access the machinery or monitoring platforms, then a safety solution needs to be in place. Customers are in search of solutions, where and how this form of protection should be taken care of in a work environment. Breaks in railing systems areas have tended to be protected by […]
Modular Aluminium Handrails – New Perspective For Long Lasting Safety
Handrails are mostly a neglected topic while executing projects but are very important during operation of any plant as they directly affect safety at workplace. The most common MOC accepted is MS + Painting. In typical Industrial / Coastal environments, MS tends to rust both from the Inside & Outside, thus compromising safety after 2 […]
