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Refreshing, warmer temperatures are spreading across much of the nation as spring rolls in. Unfortunately, with it comes increased roadway hazards as construction projects commence, “spring cleaning” is in full force...

The dangers of skylights or floor openings may seem obvious, but they are often overlooked. In 2018 between January 1st and July 30th, there were fourteen falls from heights of 15 to 25 feet through unguarded skylights.

Now that 2019 has arrived, lets take a look back at 2018 and see what OSHA's Top 10 Most Cited Violations were.

Struck-by hazards can cause the most brutal and disastrous accidents in the construction industry and within facilities, warehouses, or factories worldwide...

GM was looking to secure dock positions with a barrier that is tough, easy to use, and requires little to no maintenance. Their existing barrier systems were hazardous to workers, and GM did not want a barrier that would fex when pressure was applied..

"A softball players take on facility safety. Unsafe bridges are in the news a lot lately. Today, we look into a very large bridge from US to Canada that requires a large sum of money. Drones are doing some really cool things and we like to write about it.

Here are a few articles and summaries that we found interesting this month. Construction, Drones, and Collapsing Bridges are some of the topics. Click the read more link to continue.

We've been busy making upgrades to the Defender Gate™ Lineup. Some upgrades include an Electronic Interlock option, Stop Latch, and Incremental Backcheck. Loading dock safety, and fall protection are an important measure to be aware of in any working environment. At US Netting we continue to evolve our products to provide as much safety as we can while keeping in mind you still need to work.

A woman who was hit by part of a broken bat is suing the Bristol Blues baseball team and the city. Thousands of workers will walk off the job on Tuesday at Amazon warehouses in Germany. OSHA sees an increase in fatalities related to falls and more.

"Since warehouses may be hazardous workplaces, warehouse safety tips may shield your employees, strengthen your bottom line,

"In January 2017, a new rule from OSHA on “Walking-Working Surfaces and Personal Protective Equipment (Fall Protection Systems)”

The Napa Countryside paired with Firefighters. Workplace safety extends farther than just safety barriers at the loading dock, and some great insights from Traix Technologies who share their best practices for jobsite safety.