It is well known that fall hazards are one of the most common causes of accidents, injuries and death in the workplace including industrial painting projects. Many of these falls occur when using ladders. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, for example, in 2009 20% of fatal falls in all workplaces were from ladders. OSHA estimates that there are 24,882 injures, with nearly half of those injuries serious enough to result in lost work time, and 36 fatalities every year.

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Protective coatings, Materials, Industries, Rails, Inspection, Personnel, Injury, Equipment, Health, safety, and environment, Harnesses, Construction, Contractors, Training
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