Choosing the right fall protection equipment is crucial for protecting workers at-height, but it is equally important that it is correctly used. Providing fall protection equipment to employees is one ...
Workplaces have undergone significant transformations in the 21st century. But you wouldn’t know if you looked at the violations the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issues. In ...
Fall protection is big business. It’s estimated that in 2026, the U.S. market will spend roughly $3.5 billion on guard rails, ...
Fall Protection continues to top OSHA’s list of the top 10 most frequently cited workplace standards, coming in at number one in 2023 for the 13th year in a row. OSHA 1926.501 addresses Fall ...
When it comes to personal protective equipment (PPE), most pieces of equipment are designed to protect a worker right out of the packaging. When a worker faces potential hand injuries, simply ...
Fall protection plans don’t stop at harnesses, anchors and other personal protective equipment. They must also include step-by-step instructions for rescue after a fall. Every second counts after a ...
Of the nearly 1,100 construction deaths recorded in 2022, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data, almost 400 involved falls from height. With the National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in ...
A recent reportfrom the United States by CPWR (Center for Construction Research and Training) highlights that falls from height are the leading cause of construction worker deaths, with 353 fatalities ...