As we approach The National Safety Stand-Down To Prevent Falls in Construction (May 2-6, 2022) I am reminded of how some view "Elimination" within the Hierarchy of Controls. The number of postings on social media calling for the "Elimination of falls" in the construction industry has me asking... can this actually be done? One such proposal calls for roofs to be constructed on the ground and then lifted into place, but wait... this does not eliminate the risk of falling. It merely reduces the likelihood of a fall and even at ground level, we still have a risk of falling @ the same level. Membership Content
Have you seen the latest meme claiming that if masks work then why do we need social distance and if social distancing works then why do we need to wear masks? This lame logic is taking hold in the world of social media so I thought I would provide a way for folks to better understand the need for BOTH face coverings/masks and social distancing. As adults, most of us drive a car daily and we have some basic safety measures that go with driving a car: maintaining a safe distance from the vehicle in front of us and wearing our seatbelt. Now let's compare these driving safety measures with the COVID safety measures... |
Partner Organizations I am proud to announce that The Chlorine Institute and SAFTENG have extended our"Partners in Safety" agreement for another year (2024) CI Members, send me an e-mail to request your FREE SAFTENG membership
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