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Fall protection webinar: Vertical lifelines and anchorage connectors
The SAIA’s Fall Protection Council will cover proper PFPE inspection and fit
A92.9 and A92.10 standards to undergo changes
MCWP and MCTP fleet owners and operators to face updates on recently revised and finalized standards
Prepare for OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down
OSHA has shared several new tools and resources to assist workplaces in preparing for and participating in the Stand-Down
Thousands of construction workers ‘falsely’ certified by safety school
DA’s office alleges a company gave safety certificates without training, leading to the death of one worker
US contractor fined US$1m for ‘ongoing disregard for safety laws’
New Jersey firm cited for failure to provide fall protection
US construction company fined after heat illness kills worker
An Alabama, US, contractor was cited for the heat illness death that claimed a 33-year-old worker.
Column: Protecting workers from falling objects
David Glabe provides ‘fun facts’ about falling object protection
OSHA switches from traditional hard hats to safety helmets
The US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is replacing the traditional hard hats used by its employees with safety helmets.
Scaffolding: Is it a plank? Or a platform?
Is a scaffold without a platform a scaffold? Is a scaffold without planks still a scaffold? Industry veteran David Glabe weighs in
ANSI A11 Update
The A11 Committee provides an update on a number of recent changes and four standards currently in development
OSHA’s plan to reduce warehouse hazards
Program will focus on safety inspections to identify hazards within warehouses, distribution centers, local delivery
Dept. of Labor to require expanded submission of injury, illness data
High-hazard industries such as construction to be affected by final rule
OSHA to host construction safety meeting next month
Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health will meet Aug. 9-10 online, in D.C.
Stopping falls from height
A range of new fall protection products has entered the market over the last year. SA provides a round-up of some of the latest
U.S. DOL introduces construction safety, health committee
Fifteen people appointed to new U.S. Department of Labor Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health 
SAIA partners with CareerSafe for online safety training
Initiative aims to increase education, safety measures among industry professionals
2023 ASC A92 meeting dates announced
Annual meeting will take place from Nov. 6-9 in Kansas City
OSHA emphasizes program to prevent workplace falls
13% of 2021’s fatal workplace injuries were associated with falls from elevations
OSHA seeking submissions for heat-awareness campaign
Anyone can enter the “Beat the Heat” contest, deadline for submissions is June 9
OSHA guidance aims to curb repeated violators
Department of Labor announces new enforcement guidance changes to “save lives, target employers who put profit over safety”
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