High Five™ is a five-step program that helps you discover problem areas on your job site. Our plan walks you through your job site so you can find unsafe areas and prevent accidents. We want to make sure that everyone makes it home, and installing fall prevention is the first step.
The High Five Roof Safety Audit Program provides you with a comprehensive package that lays out points of concern on your facility and the steps you should take to address them.
KATTCARE™ is an all-encompassing system of care to ensure products are installed correctly and the installer and end-user are left feeling confident. We have a team of trained technicians that are experienced in ensuring systems are installed correctly as well as efficiently.
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is now increasing its efforts to prevent falls in the workplace. While fall prevention and protection have always been a top priority of OSHA, the administration is launching a new initiative to address this national problem. Use our guide
The US Department of Labor has announced a new National Emphasis Program to reduce and prevent workplace falls, which are the leading cause of workplace fatalities. This program is aimed at protecting workers from falls and ensuring their safety while on the job. One of the key changes in this
If there’s one construction job that set the modern standards for work site safety precautions, it is the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. When construction on this bridge began in 1933, it was the earliest suspension bridge supported by a tower in the ocean and surrounded by harsh weather and
Regardless of how sure-footed and well-balanced you may think you are, working on rooftops can be dangerous. As a result, it’s essential to implement fall protection systems such as guardrails to protect workers from falls. Before installing a fall protection system, performing a roof safety audit is crucial. The safety
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think about safety at your construction site, warehouse or other company buildings? More than likely, you’re thinking of minimizing the risks of employees getting critically or fatally injured. Rightly so. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 4,764 deaths were attributed to workplace injuries
As an architect, ensuring a building’s safety is paramount. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), falls are the number one cause of death in the construction industry. Utilizing safety equipment like fixed ladders is critical to eliminate those preventable deaths and reduce injuries. When deciding what type of ladder
You need to provide safe procedures and materials for your employees and ensure your rooftops have the safety systems to protect them. Otherwise, you could be liable if someone falls from a height while at work. Creating a safe environment for your workers minimizes the chance of anyone experiencing a
Employers have more freedom to customize their fall protection plan under the new OSHA 1910 Walking-Working Surfaces Standard that went into effect recently. But they need to take great care: the flexibility it affords carries risk. The new rule redefines safe distances from the roof edge and the degree of
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ladder standards are intended to keep workers safe and limit the number of fall-related injuries and deaths. It is important to understand these standards so your workplace is compliant and your employees can be safe. Understanding the Fixed Ladder Standards OSHA created fixed
It’s no secret that working at heights comes with numerous safety risks that can lead to serious injuries and even death. According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 805 fall-related worker deaths in 2020 alone. This number is particularly high in occupations that require individuals to work on