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Scaffolding safety is important in any building project to prevent accidents and injuries.

One of the dedicated weeks designated by the National Safety Council is awareness about musculoskeletal disorders, or MSDs.

Dr. Thomas Eiseman from Clinical Affairs talks with Christian “Crash” Neubauer, a Clinic Manager about the dangers of concrete burns experienced by construction workers.

The “Ladders Last” program is a program built to prevent falls and save lives by reducing the use of ladders overall, and education on ladder safety for when you do need a ladder.

Being prepared for emergency situations and providing training to emergency response members in the workforce is vital to risk mitigation and keeping employees safe.

Employers are required to establish a program to determine what specific types of personal protective equipment are required to keep an employee safe. PPE programs should include engineering, work practice, and administrative controls to help mitigate the risk of exposure to hazards; when these measures do not provide enough protection, employers must provide PPE to employees.

Slips, trips, and falls can result in serious injuries that may impact an employee’s ability to do their job.