Hazards and dangers are inherent in any job, but when working high up in the air, the risks increase. From roofers, to window cleaners, to construction workers – everyone needs to be prepared for the risks involved in their job while working at a higher elevation. Most accidents that occur are a result of falls but many of these can be prevented. Here are some tips to increase your awareness and help you to stay safe at higher elevations.
Read MoreTopics: safety, Construction, personal fall protection, protection, roof
Building managers usually do their best to pay attention to safety standards, making sure that their workers and workplace are safe. But often what you think you're doing is correct, it's not compliant with official OSHA standards, and can leave you in a not so favorable position with the law. At its worst, the OSHA regulation is ignored and that will result in some huge fines and possible incarceration.
Read MoreTopics: safety, fall protection, OSHA
In 2015, New England was pounded by snow. The buildup caused hundreds of roofs to collapse, resulting thousands of dollars in damage, not to mention injuries. Removing snow from a roof can be very dangerous not only to the people involved, but to the roof structure as well.
Read MoreTopics: fall protection, protection, shoveling, winter
We are just a short time away from celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday. As Mother Nature winds down and prepares for winter, it's a great time for us to reflect, get together with friends and family, get those elastic-waist pants ready, and root for our favorite football team. Members of our staff at GSS took some time to reflect on what they're thankful for, and encourage you to also take some time to do the same.
Read MoreTopics: #beingthankful, #thanksgiving
Fall has fully made its presence known, and besides the beauty of the season, we know that it also means winter is coming. Once the freezing, cold, snowy weather begins, it can be a very trying time for owners and managers to keep their buildings safe. Here are a few suggestions that you can do now to make sure that you're structure is safe and prepared for winter.
Topics: personal fall protection, winter
It's October and you know what that means? Pink is everywhere! People are adding a pink hue to drinks, cupcakes, office buildings, -- even some canals and waterways are given a pink color in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month. And this year, like every year, our General Safety Services employees proudly put on their pink T-Shirts, as GSS donates a percentage of October’s window cleaning revenue toward breast cancer research.
Read MoreTopics: fundraising, window washing, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Breast Cancer Awareness
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Can you remember coming across a situation in which you felt unsafe and your intuition kicked in to guide you through? Thank goodness for that sixth sense. Sometimes, however, it's not about intuition. It's about knowing the facts and getting input from knowledgeable safety experts. Our priority at General Safety Services is to keep people safe. (It is our middle name, after all.) We'd like to share some of the most frequently asked questions that we receive to help you with your safety process.
Read MoreTopics: safety, Construction, OSHA, personal fall protection, roof, skyilght, window washing
According to OSHA, falls are one of the most common causes of work related injuries and deaths. But did you also know that many of these accidents can be prevented? Most falls aren't from terribly high roofs. Most falls are from ladders and roofs less than 10 feet high.
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Topics: safety, Construction, fall protection, personal fall protection, protection
