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    ASSP Asks OSHA to Raise Awareness of Fall Protection Management Programs

    Sep 18, 2018
    • Government Affairs
    • Construction
    • Fall Protection
    • Standards
    ASSP is calling on OSHA to elevate the importance of fall protection management programs and advise employers to look to consensus standards such as ANSI/ASSP Z359 and ANSI/ASSP A10 for the latest industry practices.
  • Man with VR headset at conference

    Seven Reasons Virtual Reality Isn’t as Scary as You Think

    Aug 08, 2018
    • CIG
    • BISE
    • HSP
    • WISE
    • YP
    • Construction
    • Education
    • Fall Protection
    • Hazards & Hazardous Materials
    • Personal Protection Equipment
    • Professional Skills
    • Training & Communication
    Want to use virtual reality to train your employees? Starting with a goal and understanding the upfront costs can dramatically mitigate the risk. Those first steps can also help safety professionals convince high-level stakeholders that VR isn’t just an expensive trend.
  • Fall Protection Safety Harness

    The Top 10 Fall Protection Misuses and What to Do About Them

    Jul 31, 2018
    • Accident Investigation & Prevention
    • Construction
    • Education
    • Fall Protection
    • Personal Protection Equipment
    • PSs
    • Risk Assessment & Management
    • Safety Management
    • Slips & Trips
    • Standards
    • Training & Communication
    A peer-reviewed article by Craig Galecka, P.E., CSP, and Shawn Smith, CSP, titled “Fall Protection: Top 10 Misuses & What to Do About Them,” highlights common mistakes that are made when using fall protection equipment, and ways to avoid them.

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