These systems are designed to stop a fall — not to prevent it. Most of the requirements here apply to the equipment itself. The employer needs to ensure that equipment purchased for personal fall ...

Falls account for four of the top 10 OSHA Citations and Fall Protection – General Requirements remain top of the list for the 14 th year in a row. We’ve prepared this brief to help you better ...

Washington’s Labor & Industries department fined roofing companies more than $1.4 million for repeat fall protection violations, citing ongoing risks from falls at height.

One of the fundamental truths about any business operation is the essential role of worker safety. Often overlooked, investment in safety equipment like fall protection systems is not merely a ...

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 ...

Providing worker safety on the job site can be a difficult task, due to the constant changes and activity occurring on the average job site. However, the importance of protecting construction workers ...