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What Can Be Done To Prevent Falls In The Workplace?

What Can Be Done To Prevent Falls In The Workplace?

Fall hazards are common in many workplaces. A fall can occur during simple activities like walking on uneven, slippery surface and climbing a ladder, or as a result of complex activities involving work at heights. Fall incidents can also happen when fall protection equipment is misused. Based on 2014 data published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 261,930 workers missed one or more days of work due to injuries from falls. There were 800 work fatalities due to falls, slips or trips in …
Sep 19th 2017 Mila Adamovica
Top 12 Non-Compliance Issues in Emergency Equipment

Top 12 Non-Compliance Issues in Emergency Equipment

By Samantha Hoch, Marketing Specialist, Haws There are two types of non-compliance when referring to emergency shower and eyewash equipment. A. Performance Related: Any type of issue that affects the ability for the emergency shower or eyewash to provide proper first aid in the event of an emergency. This could include lack of tepid water, insufficient flow to the showerhead, eyewash heads or both, too much flow or pressure to the heads, or a combination unit that does not have the capabil …
Jun 20th 2016 Mila Adamovica