Common Fall Protection Violations and How to Prevent Them
According to the last report of OSHA’s Top 10 Violations, Fall Protection–General Requirements (1926.501) has been the number one most cited violation for over a decade in construction. In general industry, the top two most cited violations pertaining to fall...
Are You Actually Safe? Inspecting Fall Protection Systems, the Right Way.
The Problem: You Trust Your Fall Protection Gear—But Should You? A harness, lanyard, and anchor point might look good at first glance, but looks can be deceiving. When was the last time you really checked your fall protection gear? Not just a quick "seems fine"...
Understanding OSHA’s Fall Protection Training Requirements
To help prevent fall-related injuries, incidents, and fatalities, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has established strict training requirements under 29 CFR 1910.30. The standard outlines what employers must do to ensure employees are properly...
The ABCDs of Fall Protection
Falls are repeatedly among the leading causes of injuries and fatalities in the workplace. To help reduce the number of fall-related incidents, using fall protection when working at elevated heights has become a federal requirement for employees. Many people might not...
Why Fall Protection Is Critical: Understanding the Risk
Keeping Workers Safe: Why Fall Protection Isn’t Optional Imagine you’re walking around a construction site. You see someone working high up on scaffolding with no harness, no safety gear, just balancing on a narrow plank. If you’re like most people, your gut reaction...
Round 2 of FuzeHub’s Manufacturing Grants Is Now Open!
Are you part of a nonprofit or a manufacturing company? You may be eligible to apply for funding through FuzeHub’s Manufacturing Grants! FuzeHub, an organization that provides assistance to New York State manufacturing and technology companies, makes grant funding...
Understanding Experience Modifier Rates
If you own or manage a workplace, you've likely heard the term Experience Modifier Rate (EMR) when dealing with workers' compensation insurance. But what exactly does it mean, and why should you care? What Is an Experience Modifier Rate? EMR is a number used by...
Hearing Conservation
Did you know that hearing loss from noise is 100% preventable? Hazardous noise exposures exist outside of the workplace, as well as on the job. OSHA requires employers to implement a hearing conservation program when noise exposure is at or above 85 A-weighted...
How to Comply with OSHA’s Ladder Safety Requirements
The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons estimates that 500,000 people are treated for ladder-related injuries each year, and about 300 of those incidents result in fatality. In January 2025, EHS Today published an article stating that the most common...
Conditional Exclusions for Solvent-Contaminated Wipes
In 2013, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a final rule that modified its hazardous waste management regulations for solvent-contaminated wipes under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). This rule revised the definition of solid waste...