Safety
Protect Workers From Falls: A Leading Cause of Death
One of the leading causes of death for construction workers is falls from elevated surfaces. Protect workers by making jobsite safety a priority through proper hazard assessments and training.
By Mark McGhiey
July 17, 2018
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Safety
by Mark McGhiey
Mark McGhiey, CSP, CFPS, is the senior associate vice president of Nationwide’s Loss Control Services, which provides safety and risk management support to the company’s book of standard commercial business. Mark has more than 32 years of experience in the insurance industry. He is also a Certified Safety Professional and a Certified Fire Protection Specialist. Mark lives in Des Moines, Iowa. For more information, visit Nationwide’s blog, Loss Control Services site and OSHA’s Stand-Down campaign page.
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