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CONSTRUCTION SAFETY eNews for -
May
2008 |
Welcome to Occupational Hazards’ new
E-newsletter, Construction Safety
E-News. This newsletter is dedicated to furthering
safety and health in
the construction industry. Each newsletter will feature an
article
written by a construction safety expert – safety
professionals,
trainers, consultants. |
In This
Newsletter:
1. Will the
Construction Safety Act Cost Illinois Consumers, Employers and Job
Seekers?
2. House
Subcommittee to Hold Hearing on Construction Deaths
3. R.I.
Contractor Faces Nearly $60,000 in OSHA Fines for Cave-In Hazard
4.
CAL/OSHA: Allow Workers to Acclimate to Heat
5. New Alliance
Addresses NYC Construction Hazards
6. OSHA Proposes
$115,000 in Penalties against Hollywood, Fla., Contractor
eNEWSLETTER
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To meet the needs of construction safety, Miller® Fall Protection
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workers to maintain 100% tie-off for continuous fall protection along
the entire
lifeline.
Adaptable to steel or concrete applications, SkyGrip THLL systems can
accommodate two (2) workers per span and up to six (6) workers per
system –
single span systems available up to 60 ft. and multiple span systems up
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Applications include steel and concrete construction, bridges
commercial/industrial buildings, leading edge work and general
maintenance.
Engineered specifically for applications where an overhead fall
protection
anchorage does not exist, SkyGrip Systems feature:
- Compact and lightweight – provides for easy handling, installation
and
storage
- Above the beam adjustment mechanisms for increased safety and
productivity – allows one person installation without reaching under
the
beam
- Continuous pass-through design – 100% tie-off connection with
multispan
systems
- Stanchions also serve as single point anchorages
- Durable zinc-plated steel construction -- corrosion resistant for
increased
durability and longer service life
- Tension indicator – proper tensioning of system ensures accurate
fall
clearance requirements
For more information, visit the Miller web site www.millerfallprotection.com
or call Miller Technical Service toll free at 800/873-5242.
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4. CAL/OSHA: Allow Workers to Acclimate to
Heat
With the weather heating up, the Department of Industrial
Relations’ Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DIR/DOSH), also
known as Cal/OSHA, informs employers that allowing their employees to
acclimate to the heat is one of the best defenses against heat-related
illnesses and fatalities.
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5. New Alliance Addresses NYC Construction
Hazards
OSHA and the New York City Department of Design and Construction
(DDC) formed an alliance to address construction hazards in the city’s
five boroughs, with plans to cross-train their inspectors and managers
on each agency’s construction safety standards, regulations and
procedures.
>> More
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Take the PopQuiz Challenge and you may win a $50 Mastercard Gift
Card!
Here is a sneak peek at questions 1&2.
1. There are many factors that influence cut protection,
extending far beyond PPE materials to include workplace hazards and
environmental risks. What is Cut Protection?
a. The combination of a good job, good boss and a little luck.
b. The combination of properties that provides the best ergonomics when
needed.
c. The combination of influences that prevent a worker from being cut.
2. "Cut Protection" gloves often contain the combination of
which properties?
a. Cut-resistance tear strength properties and abrasion resistance.
b. Grip, comfort and dexterity properties.
c. Abrasion resistance and durability.
d. All of the above
Take the PopQuiz Challenge!
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