What is the first thing that you think about when you see the words “fall protection?” Do you think of a harness? Guard rails? Or perhaps you think of OSHA violations and worker’s compensation cases.

The critical elements of fall protection involve identifying hazards, implementing safety solutions, embracing innovation, and fostering a culture of safety leadership. Falls are a persistent threat ...

The numbers don’t lie. Falls are the No. 1 killer of construction workers and the second-leading cause of occupational death for general-industry workers, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ ...

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 ...

Each year, OSHA releases new rules and modifies its safety standards. As a result, it is crucial for businesses and construction companies to stay up-to-date with these changes. This will not only ...

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued a final rule updating its general industry Walking-Working Surfaces standards specific to slip, trip, and fall ...

In early 2006, the Colorado Springs Utilities' (SU; Colorado Springs, Colorado) safety and health department reviewed a new fall-protection mast for the top of the 112 transformers in its substation ...