Slips/Trips/Falls Archives - Safety+Health Magazine

Help prevent falls on the same level

S+H Staff — Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:04 +0000

Falls to a lower level are the second leading cause of workplace deaths (highway crashes are No. 1), according to Injury Facts – an online database of statistics compiled by the National Safety Council. Compared with falls to a lower level, falls on the same level tend to result in less severe, but more frequent, […]

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New York advocacy group releases ‘Deadly Skyline’ report on construction worker deaths

S+H Staff — Wed, 20 May 2026 13:49:44 +0000

New York — The number of construction workers killed in New York state fell nearly 26% in 2024 from a 10-year high the year before, according to a recent report. For its annual Deadly Skyline report, the New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health gathered data from multiple sources, including the New York State Department […]

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Underway: The National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction

Kevin Druley — Mon, 04 May 2026 21:47:24 +0000

Washington — The 13th annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction is a “vital opportunity” for “meaningful conversation about training, hazard recognition and fall prevention,” an OSHA official said during a May 4 webinar. Brian Rizzo, acting director of OSHA’s Directorate of Construction, was one of several leaders who helped kick off the […]

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A combination of hazards

Kevin Druley — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:35:09 +0000

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

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Women’s work shoe

S+H Staff — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:00:56 +0000

The Women’s Kenton Work Shoe features carbon fiber safety toes that are 15% lighter than steel and a slip-resistant rubber outsole. The shoes also have a wide toe, snug heel and KEEN’s ReGEN cushioning that provides up to 50% energy return, keeping feet and legs feeling fresh even during long workdays. The shoes come in […]

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Stand-down to prevent falls in construction coming in May

S+H Staff — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:56:34 +0000

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, and CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training, the initiative is aimed at raising awareness of hazards to help prevent fall-related injuries and fatalities. (The National Safety Council […]

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Regular ‘mind-body snack breaks’ can limit injury risk factors, researcher says

Kevin Druley — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:24:17 +0000

Cincinnati — Busy workdays can trigger mental overload, but employees may increase their focus – and prevent injuries – by “checking in” with themselves, a University of Cincinnati researcher suggests. Speaking during a recent webinar coordinated by the Center for Occupational and Environmental Health at the University of California, Berkeley, UC doctoral candidate M.K. Wintz […]

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Offshore alert: Take steps to protect against slips, trips and falls

S+H Staff — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Washington — Offshore oil and gas operators and contractors should keep high-traffic areas clear of obstructions and safely maintained, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement states in a recent safety alert.

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Hazard alert for tree trimmers has ‘tips to live by’

S+H Staff — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Olympia, WA — The deaths of 11 landscaping services workers in a five-year period has prompted a hazard alert from the Washington State Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program.

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Mast climber best practices: Canadian safety organization issues guide

S+H Staff — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Toronto — A free guide from the Infrastructure Health and Safety Association highlights best practices for safely using mast climbing work platforms.

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