Top Contractors Standardize Language to Prevent Serious Injuries
- Major construction firms are standardizing hazard communication to reduce serious injuries and fatalities on jobsites.
- This initiative focuses on high-energy hazards like gravity, electricity, and motion that frequently lead to life-altering incidents.
- By using consistent terminology across the industry, companies aim to help workers better identify and mitigate significant risks.
- These safety leaders believe clear language is essential for improving overall site protection.
Worker Fatality Caused by Balcony Guardrail Failure
- A construction worker died after falling twelve feet when a temporary wooden guardrail gave way on a balcony.
- Investigators found the guardrail was secured with only two nails and lacked the required midrail and toe board protections.
- The project lacked a written fall protection plan, and the victim had not received proper safety training or equipment.
- This incident emphasizes the critical necessity of meeting structural requirements for all temporary perimeter barriers.
Werner Hosts 750 Safety Training Events for OSHA Stand-Down
- Werner is conducting over 750 safety training events nationwide during OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction.
- These on-site sessions focus on identifying fall hazards and the proper use of fall protection equipment for workers.
- Participants can earn a certificate of completion and receive specialized training in both English and Spanish.
- This large-scale initiative aims to reduce fall-related fatalities across the industry.