The risk of slipping, tripping or falling is prevalent in many facilities and job sites. In fact, falls are the second leading cause of occupational deaths, only surpassed by automobile accidents.

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 ...

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 ...

With cooler temperatures comes earlier sunsets, and an array of stunning colors across the country. However, it's also the beginning of various new challenges for businesses. Fall brings on cold and ...

The last earthly contact Siarhei Marhunou had with a construction material was with a 2 x 4 that was part of a protective guardrail on the balcony where he had been installing siding. The barrier had ...

According to the National Safety Council, in 2020, 136 workers died and 127,680 were injured in “same level falls.” According to Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data, “of the 5,190 fatal workplace ...

The Dept. of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is undertaking a nationwide effort to prevent falls in construction and all other industries. Falls are responsible for more worksite ...

LAKE ZURICH, Ill. — A suburban roofing contractor has been cited for the eighth time by the Department of Labor for alleged deadly fall hazards. OSHA (the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and ...