Yikes! Glad he was okay. How does that happen?

https://abc7.com/high-rise-construction-downtown-los-angeles-la-worker-injured/14400413/

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Worker suffers serious injuries after stairwell collapses at DTLA high-rise construction site

A worker suffered serious injuries Thursday morning following a stairwell collapse at a construction site in downtown Los Angeles.

FYI for safety officers

“The day-long session, running from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST, will feature insights from Doug Parker, Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health, and updates from OSHA’s Directorate of Construction. One key discussion point is the role and challenges of women in construction, reflecting the industry’s…

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OSHA’s Advisory Committee on Construction Safety Meets in February -- Occupational Health & Safety

The meeting, set for Feb. 22, 2024, is available for both in-person and virtual attendance.

Not sure about the idea of having athletic trainers on construction sites, but good tips nonetheless. https://ohsonline.com/Articles/2024/01/25/4-Ways-to-Move-Safer-and-More-Efficiently-on-the-Construction-Site.aspx?Page=1

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4 Ways to Move Safer and More Efficiently on the Construction Site -- Occupational Health & Safety

On-site athletic trainers can help introduce construction workers to movement techniques and exercises that will reduce injuries and improve efficiency.