March 5, 2021
National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction set for May, OSHA releases data on 10 most cited violations and more
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
OSHA announces plans for 2021 fall prevention stand-down
The eighth annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction has been scheduled for May 3-7. OSHA partners with several other organizations each year to promote fall protection training in the construction industry. Employers can find resources on the event’s website.
Preliminary data has been released on OSHA’s 10 most cited violations during fiscal year 2020. Multiple standards shifted positions from the 2019 list, with ladders moving into the top five and lockout/tagout dropping further down the list. However, Fall Protection – General Requirements remains the most frequently cited standard for the 10th year. Employers are encouraged to use the list to look at potential hazards in their own workplaces.
The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP)
ASSP offers virtual training events
ASSP is promoting free webinars on a variety of OSHA topics. Current topics include COVID-19-related citations and how the new administration will affect OSHA. Employers can also access recordings of webinars from 2020 on ASSP’s website.
Studies, resources, trends, news
Tips for identifying PPE replacement needs
An article from Industrial Safety & Hygiene News discusses a system for inspecting personal protective equipment (PPE) and identifying when it needs to be removed from service. The article explains a grading system suggestion and provides tips on what and when to inspect.