Fall Protection: Suspension Trauma, Are You at Risk?
Saved by your fall protection but are you still at risk? A worker that has been saved by their fall protection, and still suspended, by their fall arrest system is still in danger of suspension trauma. Suspension trauma or harness hang syndrome (HHS) is a result of orthostatic intolerance over an extended period of time. […]
OSHA Confined Space Standard Risk Assessment & Safety Training
Optimum Safety Management has put together a number of resources for construction employers seeking guidance regarding the OSHA Confined Spaces Standard for Construction, 29 CFR 1926.1200-1213 Subpart AA, with good faith enforcement beginning August 3 and full OSHA enforcement beginning October 2, 2015.