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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
OSHA’s plan to reduce warehouse hazards
Program will focus on safety inspections to identify hazards within warehouses, distribution centers, local delivery
OSHA proposes rule to clarify PPE standard
OSHA looking to revise the personal protective equipment standard in construction 
Scissor lift safety specialist reaches milestone
Company celebrates historic sale of OverWatch secondary guarding solution
Are you keeping your MEWP operator safe?
AI explores the latest safety devices for MEWP operators available on the market 
Why ignorance is not bliss when it comes to scaffolding
David Glabe asks: Since all workers involved with the design, erection and use of scaffolds must be trained, how is it that scaffolds are so poorly designed, erected and used?
SAIA partners with CareerSafe for online safety training
Initiative aims to increase education, safety measures among industry professionals
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
Resources for May’s National Safety Stand-Down
New tools and resources available for the 10th National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction 
New online training now available from SAIA
Online courses include Hazard Awareness for Supported Scaffold and more
Easybook Training partners with Veriforce
Deal creates easy way to book Veriforce training courses online
Reducing the risks of trapping and crushing incidents with MEWPs
Working at height associations publish MEWP entrapment safety guide
OSHA enforcement change puts teeth in penalties for serious violations
‘This is intended to be a targeted strategy for employers who repeatedly put profits before their employees’ safety and health’
Why regulations haven’t curbed U.S. fall fatalities
Workers in the UK experience 85% fewer fall fatalities than those in the U.S. Larry Stewart reports
BrandSafway earns 15 petroleum-industry safety awards
The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers association honored 15 refinery and petrochemical plant site teams with Contractor Safety Achievement Awards based on their 2021 performance
Hanging loose – or not
Industry veteran David Glabe talks all things fall protection – and how the “Look Good Hypothesis” plays a (negative) part.
Interview: Tractel’s Becky Danielson
The SAIA’s Fall Protection Council named Tractel’s Becky Danielson as its new Chair earlier this year. SA sits down with Danielson to learn more
SAIA training, networking at World of Concrete
Registration is now open for a number of training courses by the Scaffold & Access Industry Association for 2023’s World of Concrete
SAIA University: Thriving & Inspiring in the Leadership Revolution
Former U.S. Army Special Forces commander presents a day-long workshop on building stronger leaders
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