OSHA Fall Protection
If you have questions regarding when and where fall protection is required, and possible fall exposures in the workplace, this is a great article to reference to. It covers the basics of what OSHA requires for Fall Protection. For further assistance, message or call Northland Safety Solutions to answer your questions or to schedule a
NSS Spring 2017 Newsletter
2016 was a very busy year for Northland Safety Solutions! We continue to establish relationships with customers to better understand their fall protection needs and to help them provide a safer working environment for their employees. Spring 2017 Newsletter
NSS Offers User Training
NSS Offers User Training OSHA stipulates, “Horizontal lifelines shall be designed, installed and used under the supervision of a Qualified Person”. NSS interprets this to mean training on the proper use, care and maintenance of the system is required before the system can be certified for use. Fall arrest or fall protection which includes the
NSS Recommends Fall Hazard Assessment
NSS Recommends Fall Hazard Assessment NSS recommends an Initial Fall Hazard Assessment of each facility’s fall protection exposures. This Initial Fall Hazard Assessment will help determine what type of solution is recommended. Initializing Fall Hazard Assessment The first step in any assessment is to try and ‘engineer the fall out of the workplace’. If this
OSHA Regulatory Update
OSHA Regulatory Update OSHA Regulatory Update: OSHA is revising and updating its general industry standards on walking-working surfaces to prevent and reduce workplace slips, trips, and falls, as well as other injuries and fatalities associated with walking-working surface hazards. The final rule includes revised and new provisions addressing, for example, fixed ladders, rope descent systems,