National Safety Stand-Down Event
May 3rd, 2021 | 11 am - 12 pm
Join us for a free virtual National Safety Stand-Down Event. This event is sponsored by OSHA, BWC’s Division of Safety & Hygiene, and the BWC OSHA On-Site Consultation Program. Click here to join this FREE live event.
Guest speaker Kevin E. Wilcox, P.E., C.S.P. presents Fall Protection Equipment Misuse: Don’t Fall For it!
Kevin is a principal and professional structural engineer, who is also a certified safety professional. He has more than 20 years of experience in fall protection consulting, with expertise in fall hazard risk assessments, design and inspection of fall protection systems, and related training. He has specialized experience with fall protection issues for historic structures, museums, and large federal institutions. Kevin was instrumental in the development of LJB’s proprietary risk assessment algorithm that is used to prioritize hazards according to risk, helping organizations methodically address fall hazards. He holds both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Toledo.
Fall protection equipment is the most visible aspect of a fall protection program, and it can also be the costli- est. Unfortunately, these investments can be wasted when workers misuse or ignore the intended use of the equipment. This presentation covers common fall protection equipment misuse topics. After showing what the misuse looks like, Kevin will provide recommendations on how to overcome these challenges on the job site.
Presentation learning objectives:
• List common misuses for fall protection equipment.
• Explain how fall protection equipment misuse can lead to failure or injury.
• Describe options for correcting fall protection equipment misuse issues.
At the time of the session, click here to access the event. You don’t need to pre-register.
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Date and Time
Monday May 3, 2021
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Location
Virtual
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