Preventing Fatal Falls
Tue, Sep 17, 2024
Brad Mang, FRSA Self Insurer’s Fund Safety Consultant
Each year, falls to a lower level are the leading cause of death among construction workers and account for one third of all construction fatalities. According to the latest report from the... Read More
Preventing Fatal Falls
Thu, Apr 11, 2024
Jeremy Grimes, CSI, CDT, Strategic Roof Safety Specialist, FlashCo
Since 2012, OSHA has enacted a Fall Prevention Campaign to raise awareness among workers and employers about how falls from common hazards can be prevented. The campaign includes thr... Read More
Steep Slope Underlayment Changes in the FBC 8th Edition
Sat, Jul 01, 2023
Mike Silvers, CPRC, Owner, Silvers Systems Inc and FRSA Director of Technical Services Most of the underlayment requirements outlined in the new 8th Edition of the Florida Building Code (2023), other than those in the HVHZ (High Veloci... Read More
Fall Protection Training – Employer Responsibilities
Tue, Apr 11, 2023
Brad Mang, Safety Consultant, FRSA Self Insurer’s Fund
As we approach OSHA’s annual National Safety Stand- Down to Prevent Falls in Construction (May 1 - 5), this isthe perfect time to remind roofing contractors of their&nbs... Read More
Fall Protection: Focus on Personal Fall Arrest Systems - April 2022
Mon, Apr 11, 2022
Over the last 10 years personal fall arrest systems (PFAS) have become the most common and economical way for roofing contractors to protect their employees from falls. Fall hazards are recognized by OSHA as a leading cause of fatalities in the const... Read More
Fall Protection on Roofs
Tue, Apr 16, 2019
FRSA-SIF Safety
Falls are the leading cause of death in the construction industry. According to OSHA, out of 991 construction fatalities in 2016, 370 were the result of falls to a lower level. Many falls can be avoided by implementing and enforcing ... Read More
Preventing Falls with a Proper Training Program
Sat, Apr 21, 2018
Brad Mang, Safety and Loss Control Consultant, FRSA Self Insurers Fund
Each year falls to a lower level are the leading cause of death among construction workers and account for one third of all construction fatalities. According to a new report fro... Read More
Residential Fall Protection – Are You Compliant?
Wed, Mar 22, 2017
Bill Coombs, Safety and Loss Control Consultant, FRSA SIF
The OSHA requirement for fall protection is the same for residential or commercial workplaces and states that “any worker working six feet or more above a lower level, must be protected... Read More
