Werner, the latter, climbing products and fall protection equipment manufacturer, unveiled a new device on Wednesday called the ProForm Switchpoint self-rescue system; the company says it is designed for professionals who want to “take control of their own rescue.” In a May 22 news release, Werner said the ProForm SP builds upon Werner’s patented “Chair…
Werner, a manufacturer of ladders, climbing products and fall protection equipment, will once again partner with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration on the annual National Safety Stand-Down Initiative. Supporting site and safety leaders, these training events help raise awareness about fall hazards to help keep professionals’ safe on the work site. These events are…
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration named fall hazards as the most cited violation of 2023, making it the 13th consecutive year. It is one of the most cited violations in roofing, and in 2022, falls, slips and trips resulted in 100 fatal workplace incidents. Due to incidents like these, OSHA is not lenient when…
