Risk Management Magazine

As September gives way to October, cooler weather arrives. Summer has faded into fall colors. As many of us still seek ways to participate in activities while social distancing, hiking and other outdoor activities could be on the rise.

Most tree stand accidents involve falls from heights. One of the consistent top 10 OSHA violations is lack of fall protection. What do these two things have in common? Falls at work or during recreational activities can be easily prevented by following a few safety rules.

There’s no doubt that the time Americans spent cooped up due to the COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically affected many of us.