National Floor Safety Institute

Flooring Giant Ecore Faces $300,000 In Fines Over Safety Failings
https://www.whatjobs.com/news/uncategorized/flooring-giant-ecore-faces-300000-in-fines-over-safety-failings/

OSHA: Company Should Pay for Exposing Workers to This Top Hazard
https://www.hrmorning.com/news/osha-top-hazard-fall-protection/

Such a tragedy.
Who is Aanvi Kamdar? Travel influencer dies after falling into 300 ft deep gorge
She was shooting a video for the reel when she slipped and fell into the crevice
https://www.theweek.in/news/india/2024/07/18/who-is-aanvi-kamdar-travel-influencer-dies-after-falling-into-a-300-ft-gorge.html

Department Of Labor Finds One Of The Largest Makers Of Reclaimed Rubber Flooring Exposed Austin-Area Employees To Willful, Serious Safety Violations
https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/osha/osha20240715

OSHA News Release - Region 5
Illinois contractor continues pattern of exposing construction workers to deadly fall hazards, employees observed in danger four times since January
https://www.osha.gov/news/newsreleases/region5/07122024

Inside look at what it takes to be an Amazon delivery driver! Their The Slip, Trip and Fall Simulator teaches drivers how to walk on slippery sidewalks while carrying packages. https://www.fox13news.com/news/inside-look-what-takes-be-amazon-delivery-driver

Check out the newest article in Health & Safety Matters. Concerning rise in construction fatalities, https://www.hsmsearch.com/Concerning-rise-construction-fatalities

Have a Happy and Safe Independence Day!

Hello July! - https://mailchi.mp/9d60b6d65564/jul2024-newsletter-13812612

In 2022, 46,653 people died in falls at home and work, according to . For working adults, depending on the industry, falls can be the leading cause of death. Learn more about fall hazards this National Safety Month and ways to prevent them here: https://bit.ly/NSCNSMresources2024.

According to , falls on the same level is the fourth leading event resulting in Days Away from Work, Job Restriction or Transfer cases. Help prevent falls to on and off the job by signing up for resources on preventing falls during National Safety Month: https://bit.ly/NSCNSMresources2024.

Join the National Safety Council for . This week (June 23-30) focuses on Slips, Trips and Falls. Find resources at https://www.nsc.org/nsm

Join the National Safety Council for National Safety Month and prioritize because . Did you know in 2022, preventable work deaths totaled 4,695, and workplace medically consulted injuries totaled 4.53 million? Sign up for free resources now: https://bit.ly/NSCNSMresources2024.

Liberty Mutual releases 2024 Workplace Safety Index
https://business.libertymutual.com/insights/2024-workplace-safety-index/

We support ! The NSC wants to remind you that is . It’s important to and avoid distractions. Sign the Just Drive Pledge here to help prioritize safety all year long: https://bit.ly/NSCJustdrivePledge.

June is National Safety Month. This week - Week 2 (June 9-15) focuses on Roadway Safety. Get more information from the National Safety Council https://www.nsc.org/faforms/national-safety-month-materials

Welcome to June...a few days early! - https://mailchi.mp/21025bced1ae/jun2024-newsletter-13761300

Remembering and honoring those who served our Country.

Fatal falls in construction remain on the rise: report
https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/25148-fatal-falls-in-construction-remain-on-the-rise-report

Get behind No Falls Week
https://www.hsmsearch.com/BSC-Get-behind-No-Falls-Week

NATIONAL SAFETY STAND-DOWN TO PREVENT FALLS IN CONSTRUCTION IS MAY 6 - 10. Fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be a leading cause of death for construction employees. Those deaths were preventable!
https://www.osha.gov/stop-falls-stand-down?mc_cid=2534f9cc92&mc_eid=5145aaf803

Welcome May! - https://mailchi.mp/6b85a9de1505/may2024-newsletter-13759384

Celebrate Earth Day and Be Safe!

There are still 3 days to post a comment supporting the NFSI Petition to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Click Here:
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/01/22/2024-01081/petition-requesting-rulemaking-to-mandate-testing-and-labeling-regarding-slip-resistance-of-flooring?mc_cid=6b39988578&mc_eid=5145aaf803

There are still 6 days to post a comment supporting the NFSI Petition to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Click Here:
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/01/22/2024-01081/petition-requesting-rulemaking-to-mandate-testing-and-labeling-regarding-slip-resistance-of-flooring?mc_cid=6b39988578&mc_eid=5145aaf803 -comment

There are still 10 days to post a comment supporting the NFSI Petition to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Click Here: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/01/22/2024-01081/petition-requesting-rulemaking-to-mandate-testing-and-labeling-regarding-slip-resistance-of-flooring?mc_cid=6b39988578&mc_eid=5145aaf803 -comment

Be Safe when viewing the Total Solar Eclipse today. Here are some Safety Tips from NASA: https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/future-eclipses/eclipse-2024/safety/

There are still 17 days to post a comment supporting the NFSI Petition to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Click Here: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/01/22/2024-01081/petition-requesting-rulemaking-to-mandate-testing-and-labeling-regarding-slip-resistance-of-flooring?mc_cid=6b39988578&mc_eid=5145aaf803

It's . Be safe and click here to learn more: https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-walking-day-first-wednesday-in-april

Welcome April! - https://mailchi.mp/56edf3a85be2/apr2024-newsletter-13747063