by Pearl Engineering | May 20, 2020 | Blog, Fall Protection, Safety, Structural Engineering
Fall and slip hazards are the cause of many industrial injuries. But as I like to say: it is not a reality until it is your reality… About a month ago, a local friend of mine was working in his yard off of an extension ladder and accidentally fell from it. He was...
by Pearl Engineering | Oct 21, 2019 | Blog, Fall Protection, Safety
Industrial smokestacks go through a lot during regular activity. Constantly pumping out steam vapor and exhaust exposes the interior of a smokestack to a tremendous amount of heat, gas, moisture, and even debris like sawdust. Over the course of months and years, all...
by Scott Burkart | Jan 28, 2019 | Blog, Fall Protection, Safety, Scott Burkart
In 2016, it is estimated that 991 construction-related deaths occurred. Deaths as a result of fall topped the list, accounting for 39% of deaths. While one may think that this number applies exclusively to deaths as a result of impact with the ground, former...
by Scott Burkart | Feb 19, 2018 | Blog, Fall Protection, Safety, Scott Burkart
There are many hazards that construction and general industry workers face on a daily basis – heavy machinery, dangerous chemicals and so on. However, you may be surprised to learn that the most dangerous (and fatal) hazard facing workers is heights. Falls account for...
