Fall Protection

Falls to a lower level are the second leading cause of workplace deaths (highway crashes are No. 1), according to Injury Facts – an...

New York — The number of construction workers killed in New York state fell nearly 26% in 2024 from a 10-year high the year...

Washington — The 13th annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction is a “vital opportunity” for “meaningful conversation about training, hazard recognition...

Washington — OSHA has released the final data on the agency’s 10 most frequently cited standards for fiscal year 2025. Fall Protection – General Requirements...

Roofing workers face a challenging environment. What can employers do to help ensure safety stays top of mind?

Washington — OSHA is seeking to eliminate its November 2036 deadline for employers to install personal fall arrest or safety systems on certain fixed...

Washington — Mark your calendar: The 13th annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction is set for May 4-8. Developed by OSHA, NIOSH,...

Silver Spring, MD — Construction workers “face a diverse array of hazards: toxic chemicals, dangerous working conditions and risky body positions, among others,” according to a new report from CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training.

Check out the preliminary list of the agency’s most frequently cited standards for fiscal year 2025. Also: citations by industry, “serious” and “willful” violations, and more.