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A final rule went into effect this past November that states that building owners had until November 20th, 2017, to become compliant regarding their fall protection systems. The owner of the building is obligated under OSHA Regulation 1910.27 to have documentation that their fall protection system is certified as safe to be used.
What does this mean for you if you're a building owner?
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There's No Way Out: They're Required By Law
The year was 1975. It was a hot July night in Boston when fire engines roared to Marlborough Street to save two young girls from a blazing apartment fire. Frightened and panicked, the girls were at least able to move away from the flames and walk out to their building's fire escape to await their rescue. A firefighter and fire engine ladder were seconds away from bringing the girls to safety when suddenly the fire escape collapsed from under them, dropping the two girls into a free fall of about 50 feet to the ground. One girl died from her injuries within hours. This tragedy was a turning point not just for the people involved, but it prompted Boston to revise legislation regarding fire escape safety. Read more about this story that changed Bostons laws and regulations on fire escape safety. Read MoreTopics: News
It's never an easy task to perform work on a roof, but ice, snow, and chilly winds can add to the risks. Every year people are seriously injured or killed while removing snow from elevated structures, and almost all of these are preventable.
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Ricky has decided it's time to clean his gutters from the fallen leaves and pine needles. But he has decided to do this chore a bit differently this year. After all, it's a boring chore and he wants to get it over with quickly. He's not really paying attention to gutter cleaning safety. Somebody should tell Ricky that that's not a very good idea.
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This time of year, giant decorations of spiders and silky webs decorate doors and windows everywhere you look. Along with cats, bats, and witches, spiders are one of Halloween’s most recognized icons. And even if these creepy-crawly decorations send a shiver up your spine, a spider’s ability to cast silk of great strength is an impressive skill to consider when designing and using fall protection systems. Did you know that inch for inch a spider’s web is as strong as steel cable? And spiders are able to produce their silk -- seemingly by magic -- even in mid-air while they're falling!
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The month of October is dedicated to Breast Cancer Awareness, and each year our President, Nardine Bellew, donates a percentage of revenue from General Safety Services to Breast Cancer Research. And by scheduling your window cleaning service for October, you can help her exceed last year's goal!
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For many people, September means back to school! Along with new classes, packed lunches, full backpacks, and stricter schedules, comes the dreaded pop quiz. But sometimes a little quiz can be fun! How do you do with this GSS challenge?
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September means the end of summer and it's also back to school time! Kids aren't the only ones who go back to school. Our employees also continue their education and training classes. Meet Danny Touchette, our Head Chair Supervisor, and find out about his experience at a recent 16-hour safety course.
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