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Why Fall Protection Is Always at the Top Every year, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) releases its Top 10 most frequently cited workplace safety standards. And every year, without fail, one category sits at the very top: Fall Protection – General Requirements. Despite advancements in technology, improved access to equipment, and national awareness campaigns, fall protection violations continue to dominate OSHA’s li …

How to Understand FR Clothing Certifications Flame-resistant (FR) clothing saves lives. It protects workers from serious burns during arc flashes, flash fires, and other heat-related hazards. But not all FR clothing is the same. Some meet strict safety standards, while others only claim to be protective. That’s why it’s so important to understand the rules and certifications behind FR clothing. The two big players here are OSHA (Occup …

What is a Confined Space? Confined spaces are among the most dangerous areas in the workplace. They may look harmless—like a storage tank, sewer line, or crawl space—but these environments often hide life-threatening risks. OSHA (the Occupational Safety and Health Administration) reports that many confined space accidents happen because workers underestimate hazards or lack proper confined space training. Understanding what a confined …

What Does a 4 Gas Monitor Do? In industries where workers face hazardous environments every day, a 4 gas monitor is one of the most important safety tools they can carry. These compact devices continuously track the air for multiple dangerous gases at once. If levels become unsafe, the monitor alerts the user immediately, giving them a chance to take action before disaster strikes. But what does a 4 gas meter detect, and how do you use one correc …