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Pedestrian and bicycle crashes represent 9 percent of the fatalities on Ohio’s roadways. This fact, coupled with a greater emphasis on alternative forms of transportation like walking, bicycling and transit use, has led communities to focus more than ever on providing safe infrastructure for all modes of travel. We are closer to achieving this goal […]
As a fall protection consultant, I hate to hear stories of fall fatalities, since I know how preventable most of these accidents are. But, the stories are even more difficult to hear when they happen to someone who is well trained and highly safety conscious. These stories prove that even when someone takes a personal […]
LJB has created a YouTube video to better describe our newly introduced blended fall protection training. The course combines the best elements of online fall protection training with the critical hands-on exercises that provide a rich, practical training experience. And, you get back almost 20 hours compared to other competent person training courses. Check out the 2-minute video today.
Prevent Falls: National Safety Stand Down This Week
This week, OSHA has organized a safety stand down to raise awareness about fall hazards in construction. Falls are the #1 cause of fatalities in construction and the #4 cause of occupational fatalities overall. In 2012, falls accounted for 269 of the 775 construction fatalities recorded. Those deaths were preventable, and OSHA is inviting all […]