Risk Management Magazine

The U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center’s Army Readiness Assessment Program (ARAP) Division recently disseminated a survey to gain information on the frequency of counseling for Soldiers by leaders on topics related to on- and off-duty safety.

Falls are a leading cause of accidents in the workplace, and ladders are involved in a high percentage of these incidents. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration reports that each year nearly 300 people die from ladder-related injuries.

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), employers are required to select, provide and enforce employee use of appropriate hand protection when employees’ hands are exposed to hazards.