Not surprisingly, fall protection remains the number one most frequently cited violation on OSHA’s Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards for fiscal year 2019 (Oct. 1, 2018, to Sept. 30, 2019).

USAG HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea -- Fall protection safety equipment and training have evolved over the years, reinforcing continuous safety on construction sites. According to the Center of Disease ...

In 2016, OSHA passed a final rule expanding the scope of the existing walking and working surface standard for general industry and adding a fall protection standard for general industry; ...

Over the past decade, businesses and regulators have focused more on preventing fatal workplace falls. Unfortunately, falls continue to occur at an alarming rate. Falls are one of the leading causes ...

Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on Reddit Share on LinkedIn Share via Email Stating a “safety first” philosophy is easy enough for organizations, but it takes deeds to save lives, not just ...

Lineman and fall-protection specialist Ryan Mumma shows new hires proper rigging of fall-protection equipment. The training effort brings together WAPA’s fall-protection committee and linemen to train ...

FallTech has launched FT-Xpert, a fall protection training program aimed at providing targeted, role-specific instruction for today’s workforce. The program addresses shortcomings of traditional ...

The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) VR Fall Protection Experience is a web-based application where construction workers can learn best practices through a virtual reality application.

Oregon OSHA has launched a free online course to help employers and workers across the state meet the agency’s requirements to eliminate fall hazards, prevent falls, and ensure that workers who do ...

Falls are among the most common causes of serious work-related injuries and deaths. Employees working at heights over 6 feet require fall protection. EH&S manages the Fall Protection Program for ...

Construction continues to be one of the most dangerous professions in the United States. In a 2022 report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), over 1,000 construction workers died from ...

Not surprisingly, fall protection remains the number one most frequently cited violation on OSHA’s Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards for fiscal year 2019 (Oct. 1, 2018, to Sept. 30, 2019).