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• By: Scott Ketcham • May 3, 2022
5 things you should know about preventable falls.
Fatalities related to fall hazards are far too common, particularly in the construction industry, where 351 workers died after falling at construction worksites in 2020, and many more were seriously injured. Fortunately, the hazards can be avoided, and employers can prevent falls with three simple steps.
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• By: Jim Frederick • May 3, 2021
Two men working at heights wear fall protection gear
Join our Stand Down to Prevent Falls in Construction May 3-7 and learn how to keep workers safe.
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