Search Results

1381

Worker is not tied off. Falls are the leading cause of death in the construction industry: The Construction Chart Book....

1396

Lead containment system. Enclosure can potentially elevate worker exposure levels....

1394

The U.S. construction industry generated $1.13 trillion in economic activity in 2005 from wages, materials, equipment rental, profits, architect/engin...

1392

Workers are not tied off. Employers are responsible for ensuring that there is a fall protection program in the work place. When possible, try to engi...

1390

Many workers spend a great deal of time in awkward postures, knee pads can reduce stress. Select knee pads that are comfortable and do not reduce circ...

1370

No fall protection. Worker using an air lance to blow concrete out from holes. Employers must provide fall protection for all workers. Whenever feasib...

1369

No fall protection. Employers must provide fall protection for all workers. Whenever feasible try to eliminate fall hazards in the work place, if nece...

1368

Employer should provide work platform of correct height. Potential slip or fall related injury....

1378

Poor placement of horizontal life line. Elevating the horizontal life line above the shoulders reduces potential fall distance....

1380

If possible use a neutral work posture. Using knee pads can reduce strain on knees. Using mini-breaks ( a few seconds) can help relieve fatigue and st...