Safety & Legal Studies
Safety study
Tree Stand Safety
Tree stands used by white-tail deer Tree Stand Safetyhunters are very popular but highly dangerous especially climbing tree stand models where the foot portion will suddenly plummet without warning when transferring weight. Full body harnesses properly designed with a chest strap that will not strangle are essential and are only discovered by hunters if they suspend themselves close to the ground to see how straps move under load.
Safety study
Truck Safety
Explore our in-depth study on truck safety, focusing on the critical measures needed to prevent falls and accidents in the trucking industry. This resource covers essential safety protocols, common hazards, and effective strategies for protecting workers during loading, unloading, and maintenance activities. Equip yourself with the knowledge to enhance safety and reduce risks in your trucking operations.
Preambles:
• National Academy of Construction Safety, find out about standards and regulations, training courses, publications and more
• Hazard Information Newsletter, CENTER FOR HAZARD INFORMATION – publication of specific industry hazards by history, current practice, solutions and legal cases
• Organizational effectiveness consulting for safety, health and environmental culture change – Topf Organization
• The Complete Resource for Maintenance Managers – Springfield Resources, Inc. Consulting and Training
Although the finest fall protection is essential for the prevention of fall related incidents, it is by itself, not enough. It must be provided with a safety culture that embodies the kinds of commitments, attitudes and behaviors of both management and all though the finest fall protection is essential for the prevention of fall related incidents. Since 1983, Topf has worked with all levels of employees in both large and small companies to take personal responsibility for their own and others’ safety and to ensure compliance with procedures.
LEGAL study
Harness Suspension Trauma
Regarding the March 2003 Occupational Health & Safety article Will your Safety Harness Kill You?, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z359 Committee on Fall Protection and Related Systems would like to clarify the causes and risks associated with motionless harness suspension and trauma. While the committee agrees with many of the observations and recommendations made therein, there are several points that deserve clarification.
