Safety

Don’t Overlook Leading Edge Hazards

Leading edge hazards are often misunderstood and overlooked on today’s highly visible jobsites. Evidence is readily available via images shared on construction-related social media accounts.
By Baxter Byrd
March 6, 2019
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Safety
by Baxter Byrd
Baxter Byrd is a technical writer with Pure Safety Group, the world’s largest independent provider of fall protection equipment and training. His primary mission is translating dense regulatory standards to increase understanding and practical applicability. When he’s not writing, he’s reading. Byrd holds a B.A. in Communication from the University of Washington.

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