MSHA issued 92 imminent danger orders for people working at heights without fall protection between January 2019 and June 2020. The most common violations were truck drivers climbing atop their vehicles, and maintenance and quarry personnel climbing to or working without fall protection in high places. Supervisors have been ordered down from dangerous locations.
Deaths from falls have increased from 8% to 19% of mining fatalities in the last two years.
The National Fire Protection Association has its usual warnings and safety materials available here this year, but they are even more relevant this year. The public display in my town and many others are canceled which may motivate even more people to create their own. The usual gang of fools in the emergency room each year is bad enough, but with extra precautions and in some case extra burdens on emergency and healthcare professionals just isn’t needed.
Find a great video and printable materials here.
Now, more than ever, safety is crucial both inside and outside the workplace, which is why the National Safety Council will still be recognizing National Safety Month® in June. Observed annually by NSC, the nation’s leading nonprofit safety advocate, National Safety Month focuses on saving lives and preventing injuries, from the workplace to anyplace. – National Safety Council.
Check out free materials for non-members or join and get more here.
Or take the pledge to do your part here.
Final Report added to 1/8/20 / MNM – Slip or Fall of Person (updated 3/23/20)
Final Report added to 7/30/19 / MNM – Powered Haulage (updated 3/30/20)
Final Report added to 7/15/19 / MNM – Slip or Fall of Person (updated 3/31/20)
Final Report added to 1/23/20 / MNM – Slip or Fall of Person (updated 4/20/20)
Final Report added to 12/23/19 / Coal – Machinery (updated 4/24/20)
Final Report added to 2/29/20 / MNM – Handling Materials (updated 4/30/20)
Training has been difficult or impossible due to restrictions placed on areas due to the Corona Virus pandemic. Because of that the National Safety Council has stated that companies have the option to extend the expiration date on First Aid and CPR certificates for 120 days. The policy will be re-examined on May 31.
Meanwhile the largest portion of training can be completed online. Skills testing will be required in addition to the online portion but NSC has also extended the deadline for completing that portion to within 90 days of doing the online portion. Complete Safety Solutions and other NSC Certified Trainers conduct the skills testing portion for an additional fee. Be sure to check out the availability with one before taking the online portion.
INTERIM GUIDANCE for Critical Infrastructure Workers including:
This important guideline is online here. The page includes pdf flyers to print out and post or share with workers. Note: this is provided for critical jobs where workers are needed to report to work and we salute them for their dedication. Other workers should support them by staying home as directed by their state and local governments.
Keep up to date with the latest accurate information on the Coronavirus HERE.
Final Report added to 2019 Fatality #18 / Coal #8 (updated 2/19/20)
Final Report added to 2019 Fatality #19 / Coal #9 (updated 2/19/20)
Fatalities awaiting Fatality Alert to be posted:
