As temperatures drop and daylight hours shrink, construction sites face increased fall hazards, making proper planning, equipment, and safety culture more critical than ever. Each Fall, construction ...

OSHA sets the baseline for fall protection—but is that really enough? As fall-related fatalities continue to rise, safety leaders must rethink their approach, with or without regulatory oversight.

In fiscal year 2024, OSHA’s Fall Protection – General Requirements standard (1926.501) was cited in 6,307 violations. The year before: 7,188. The OSHA standard outlines for employers and workers ...

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 ...

Falls safety month is a reminder to stay aware of the risks. Falls are a leading cause of injury-related hospitalisation and injury-related deaths, particularly for people over the age of 65. As we ...

OSHA mandates fall protection at 4 ft in general industry and 6 ft in construction. The hierarchy of fall protection controls prioritizes hazard elimination, passive systems like guardrails, and ...

Stating a “safety first” philosophy is easy enough for organizations, but it takes deeds to save lives, not just words. For the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, their Fall Protection Competent Person ...