We have curated these articles for our July 2022 Industry Resources roundup.
New workers account for 35% of injuries, analysis of comp claims shows
This Safety & Health Magazine article reports on a study done showing the prevalence and types of injury among new workers over a 4 year period.
But There Are Power Lines Over There!
This TCI Magazine article provides tips on working near power lines.
Contractor Cited After Worker Falls and Suffers Fatal Injuries
A lack of fall protection is one of the most cited OSHA violations and a major cause of injury and death on the job, as this OH&S news article shows. Did you know we have two fall protection courses, one for utility workers and one for construction?
ALARMING RISE IN TRENCH-RELATED FATALITIES SPURS US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR TO ANNOUNCE ENHANCED NATIONWIDE ENFORCEMENT, ADDITIONAL OVERSIGHT
This DOL press release discusses how OSHA will be stepping up its efforts in trench inspections, as this uptick in accidents is extremely worrisome.
We hope you find this July 2022 Industry Resources roundup post helpful. If you find an article you’d like us to include for next month’s post, please contact heather@cranes101.com with the information. Please be sure to check our calendar for upcoming classes in your area.