Safety

It is always difficult to read or hear the news of a workplace fatality. Root-cause analyses often indicate that someone was distracted on the job, leading to the devastation of a life needlessly lost. Sometimes, however, the root-cause analysis doesn’t show all of the other potential areas of distraction. Are you facilitating an accident-prone work environment? Here are five potentially ...

Although we use our garage door everyday, most consumers neglect to realize that their garage door systems require a maintenance program to ensure safety and proper functionality. That said, it is our duty as industry professionals to inform homeowners of the importance of annual garage door tune-ups and the complications that can occur if they are not performed.We know from ...

When the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CSPC) Reform Act popped up in Washington, D.C., last November, it contained several sections regarding consumer safety products — including a portion that attempts to clarify UL 325 standards. If passed, it will be the first time Congress has stepped in to mandate safety standards to the garage door industry in more than 15 ...

Selecting the right ladder is the first step in ladder safety. Using that ladder properly can help prevent accidents or injuries. There are four elements that determine the correct ladder for a job: Style  A variety of styles are available, including stepladders, extension ladders, twin stepladders or trestle ladders, planks, tripod ladders, articulating ladders and stocking ladders. Each can help ...

Workplace Violence   Protecting Yourself and Your Employees At least 2 million American workers are victims of workplace violence each year. It can strike anywhere, and no one is immune. Some workers, however, are at increased risk. Among them are workers who exchange money with the public; deliver passengers, goods, or services; or work alone or in small groups, during ...