In 2022, OSHA's most frequently cited violation was the failure to meet General Fall Protection requirements. In fact, four of the top ten citations issued by OSHA were related to fall protection, encompassing citations regarding ladders, scaffolding, and fall protection training. Shockingly, nearly all of the largest OSHA fines handed out in 2022 were penalties for neglecting to comply with fall protection regulations, with one Ohio contractor receiving a hefty fine of over $1 million for fall protection violations.To shed some light on the underlying psychology behind this trend and discuss ways to avoid these violations, we interviewed Fall Protection experts, Kevin Muldoon from Mazzella, and Dan Montchal from Tractel.Guests:Dan Montchal, Regional Sales Manager at TractelKevin Muldoon, Product Manager of Engineered Lifeline Systems and Fall Protection from MazzellaBackground Reading:How can I keep my workers safe when they are working at height? OSHA Inspection Series: The Principles of Fall Protection SafetyFall Protection for Roofers: Systems, OSHA Regulations, & Best FitsDo you have six minutes to invest in a safer future on the job site? The Basics of Fall Protection in Six MinutesHow Does Fall Protection Differ from Fall Prevention?Are you overwhelmed with the terms used in personal fall protection and fall prevention? Fall Protection & Fall Prevention: Terms, Systems, & OSHA RegulationsFREE DOWNLOADSHarness Inspection ChecklistSRL / Lanyard Inspection ChecklistHierarchy of Fall Protection [Infographic]Top 10 Safety Tips for Working at Height InfographicJob Safety Analysis & Working at Height Risk Assessment BundleTop 5 Fall Protection Hazards On The Jobsite InfographicSchedule Remote or In-Person Rigging TrainingContact Mazzella's Fall Protection Division

Today we are talking about the legal ramifications of building your own lifting devices and rigging equipment and why ASME has specific standards in place for the creation of a below-the-hook device.We are joined by a few lifting experts from Caldwell Lifting Solutions, one of the leading manufacturers of below the hook lifting solutions, as well as Mazzella's Kevin Brewer, Below-the-Hook Sales Specialist, to discuss why the devices you are currently using, if not made to very specific ASME standards, may put you at legal risk and open to OSHA fines.Guests:Jay Schroeder, Regional Sales Manager at The Caldwell Group, Inc.Dan Mongan, Senior Sales Engineer at The Caldwell Group, Inc.Dale Kelly, Engineering Manager at The Caldwell Group, Inc.Kevin Brewer, BTH Sales Specialist at Mazzella Companies Background Reading:Why Are Engineered Below-the-Hook Devices Better than Homemade Devices?ASME B30.20 and ASME BTH-1 are the two most important standards when it comes to the design and markings of a below-the-hook lifting device. What Makes My Below-the-Hook Lifting Device OSHA Compliant?ASME B30.20-2021: Updates & Revisions to the Below-The-Hook StandardSpecial consideration must be given to the environment it will be used in, the type of load it will be lifting, and how often it will be used. 7 Things You Should Know Before Buying a Below-the-Hook Lifting DeviceA review of the applicable ASME B30.20 and ASME BTH-1 standards and acceptable markings for older below-the-hook lifting devices. Identification & Markings for Older Below-the-Hook Lifting DevicesFREE DownloadDownload your FREE checklist and Design Sheet Things to Consider When Designing a Custom Lifting Device Checklist & Design SheetLearn MoreListen to more podcasts on BTH devices: What You Should Know Before Buying a Below-the-Hook Lifting DeviceVisit the Mazzella Learning Center for more information, videos, articles, downloads, and podcasts!_____________________________________________Contact MazzellaSchedule Remote or In-Person Rigging TrainingContact Mazzella's Rigging Division_____________________________________________Subscribe Where You ListenSubscribe and Listen on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifySubscribe on Google PodcastsSubscribe on iHeart RadioListen on Audible

Welcome back to Safety Factor. In this episode we are talking about overhead cranes and how smart non-contact measurement solutions can make your overhead crane more efficient. Today, we are joined again by Steven Lubeck, President of Laser-View Technologies, a provider of non-contact measurement sensors and systems for industry and Mazzella Companies' Mark Shubel, Director of Business and Training Development for Crane Service to discuss how Smart Non-Contact Measurement Solutions can help make overhead cranes more efficient.Guests:Steven Lubeck, President of Laser-View Technologies Mark Shubel, Director of Business & Training Development, Crane Service and Engineered Products at Mazzella Companies Background Reading:With modern technologies becoming more readily available and more affordable, the safety features available for overhead crane systems have never been better. Overhead Crane Safety Systems: Modern Features and Technologies.Die and mold handling can be complicated and dangerous. Learn how to assess your lifting practices and the equipment your team is using to handle dies and molds. Lifting and Rigging Solutions for Die Handling and Automotive StampingThe amount of engineering and fabrication to meet your specifications can determine whether a modular system or an engineered or process crane system is right for you. Overhead Cranes: Modular Cranes vs. Engineered Process Cranes.Understanding the process and expectations of buying an overhead crane—from the first contact with an overhead crane manufacturer, through the consultation and quote processes, and all the way up to installation. Purchasing an Overhead Crane Process: From Consultation to Installation.FREE DownloadDownload our free Overhead Cranes E-Book: Overhead Cranes From Top To BottomLearn MoreEnroll in Cranes 101 to get a better understanding of overhead crane systems.Visit the Mazzella Learning Center for more information, videos, articles, downloads, and podcasts!_____________________________________________Contact MazzellaSchedule Remote or In-Person Rigging TrainingContact Mazzella's Overhead Crane Division_____________________________________________Subscribe Where You ListenSubscribe and Listen on Apple PodcastsSubscribe and Listen on SpotifySubscribe and Listen on Google PodcastsSubscribe and Listen on iHeart Radio

Welcome back to Safety Factor. In this episode we are talking about in-house safety programs. How you can you start one, how can you improve yours, and how can you be a better safety coordinator.Today, we're joined by Mazzella Companies' Kevin Paul, Director of Safety, and Alana Cohen, Safety Coordinator, to discuss how they got their start in the world of safety, how they helped develop Mazzella's safety program, and what wisdom they've learned along the way. Guests:Kevin Paul, Director of Safety, QSTR Team at Mazzella CompaniesAlana Cohen, Safety Coordinator at Mazzella Companies Background Reading:Be an active participant in workplace safety and identify job safety hazards before they cause an accident or injury. How to Identify Workplace Hazards by Performing a Job Safety Analysis (JSA)OSHA Inspection Series: What You Can Expect From an OSHA Inspection?Five of the most common observations from the field that could prevent you from reaching 100% compliance with OSHA and ASME requirements. 5 Reasons Your Lifting & Rigging Program Isn’t OSHA/ASME CompliantHow Can Lifting and Rigging Training Help My Company Maintain OSHA Compliance? OSHA Inspection Series: How Can Lifting & Rigging Training Help with OSHA Compliance?Download your FREE assets for your safety program!Rigging Gear Inspection Field Reference PosterOSHA Personnel Designations Guide PosterJob Safety Analysis & Working at Height Risk Assessment BundleTop 5 Fall Protection Hazards On The Jobsite InfographicVisit the Mazzella Learning Center for more information, videos, articles, downloads, and podcasts!Schedule Remote or In-Person Rigging Training HereCheck us out on YouTube at the Lifting & Rigging Channel.

Welcome to the first official episode of safety factor. This is a podcast where we are going to be talking a lot about how you can stay safe while you are doing your job, or how you can keep your employees safe while they do their jobs.In this first episode we are talking about overhead cranes and how to create safer work zones with smart non-contact measurement solutions. Today, Steven Lubeck, President of Laser-View Technologies, a provider of non-contact measurement sensors and systems for industry, joins Mazzella Companies' Mark Shubel, Director of Business and Training Development for Crane Service, and Kenny Wright Vice President of Process Cranes and Modernizations to discuss how Smart Non-Contact Measurement Solutions can help create safer work zones when working with overhead cranes.Guests:Steven Lubeck, President of Laser-View TechnologiesMark Shubel, Director of Business & Training Development, Crane Service and Engineered Products at Mazzella Companies Kenny Wright, Vice President of Process Cranes and Modernizations at MazzellaBackground Reading:With modern technologies becoming more readily available and more affordable, the safety features available for overhead crane systems have never been better. Overhead Crane Safety Systems: Modern Features and TechnologiesThe amount of engineering and fabrication to meet your specifications can determine whether a modular system or an engineered or process crane system is right for you. Overhead Cranes: Modular Cranes vs. Engineered Process CranesUnderstanding the process and expectations of buying an overhead crane—from the first contact with an overhead crane manufacturer, through the consultation and quote processes, and all the way up to installation. Purchasing an Overhead Crane Process: From Consultation to InstallationEnroll in Cranes 101 to get a better understanding of overhead crane systems.Visit the Mazzella Learning Center for more information, videos, articles, downloads, and podcasts!Check us out on YouTube at the Lifting & Rigging Channel.