White Cap has acquired National Ladder & Scaffold Co., the two companies announced this week. "For nearly 90 years, National Ladder has served as a trusted supplier of safety products across the ...

ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT, Ala. -- Ladder safety at Anniston Army Depot is the responsibility of every employee who comes into contact with them -- from the supervisor or designated safety monitor, who ...

In Part 7, we look at the fall protection requirements for scaffolding users [29 CFR 1926.451(g)]. At what point does OSHA require fall protection for scaffolding users? If the level the employee is ...

The law of gravity is a harsh reality for anyone who has spent time on a ladder. Invariably, we all take a plunge from one during our lifetime, whether it’s when we’re painting, cleaning gutters or ...

If your focus is on avoiding OSHA citations, then avoiding citations is what you’ll do. You’ll figure out what you can get by with, but you won’t necessarily prevent John from falling and breaking his ...

Ladders are a common sight in New York City, whether on bustling construction sites, in residential buildings, or among commercial maintenance crews. With the city’s dense infrastructure and high-rise ...

OSHA has cited a North Reading, Mass., roofing contractor for 16 alleged violations of safety and health standards. Duval Roofing LLC faces a total of $79,000 in proposed fines for fall, scaffold, ...

What’s the old saying? It’s as easy as falling off a ladder? Judging by a recent study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it is easy to fall off a ladder and it often ...

Low-level access lifts are ready to use when they arrive on site, meaning less setup time is needed to ensure a safe ascent. People are often tempted to make due with available tools and risk bodily ...