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October 24, 2014
Safety Net Systems For Fall Protection
When working in any environment that leaves an employee open to falls, an employer cannot have enough fall protection equipment...
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October 15, 2014
Confined Space Safety
This year, a company in California was fined $82,090 by OSHA, for an accident in a confined tank space. The...
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October 8, 2014
The Importance of Rooftop Warning Lines
While warning lines do not take the place of fall protection equipment they can help create a safer environment when...
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October 3, 2014
Fall Protection Industry September Month in Review
Every month at W.S. Safety, we like to gather and share construction safety related news. Here are a few highlights...
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September 24, 2014
Roof Hatch Guardrail Protection Options
Roof hatches provide easy access to roof areas for maintenance as well as facilitate the installation or removal of large...
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September 18, 2014
Standards for Guardrail and Handrail Systems
When it comes to guardrails and handrails there are certain standards that must be applied. According to OSHA regulations, a...
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September 15, 2014
Solutions for Your Fixed Platform and Gangway Needs
Fixed platforms and gangways are a great solution when you need to assist in railcar access or transport truck access...
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September 3, 2014
Not Providing Proper Safety Equipment Comes with a Cost
A roofing company in Bradley, IL has been fined by OSHA for two willful safety violations by exposing workers to...
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August 13, 2014
Supervisor & Employer Obligations for Fall Protection Safety
If you're a Canadian construction business a great resource of information on fall safety and protection is the Ontario Ministry...
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August 4, 2014
Fall Protection Industry July Month In Review
As a leader in fall protection services, W.S. Safety keeps a beat on construction safety industry news. Here are a...
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