Fall Protection


Worker Wearing Fall Protection Gear

Companies Nationwide to Join OSHA's Safety Stand-Down Week

Gain practical insights and proven strategies for preventing falls during a week of free, expert-led safety webinars.

Roofers without harnesses

Roofer Fined After Teen Worker’s Death on Job Site

Troyer Roofing & Coatings to pay $290K in federal penalties, criminal fines.

Construction Safety

Elevating Fall Protection Through Innovations and Best Practices

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

Construction Safety Training

ASSP Releases New Safety Training Standard for Construction and Demolition Sites

This voluntary consensus standard outlines best practices for hazard communication, regulatory compliance, and training.

Roofing Contractor Faces Penalties for Repeated Fall Protection Violations

Roofing Contractor Faces Penalties for Repeated Fall Protection Violations

A New Jersey roofing contractor faces $328,545 in OSHA fines for repeated safety violations, including fall hazards at three worksites.

OSHA Cites Illinois Contractor for Repeated Fall Protection Violations

Corner Construction faces $266,175 in penalties after its fifth OSHA citation in two years.

Oregon OSHA Fines Contractor for Repeat Fall Protection Violations

Oregon OSHA Fines Contractor for Repeat Fall Protection Violations

Oregon OSHA fined a Newberg contractor $135,407 for repeated safety violations, including failing to protect workers from fall hazards.

OSHA Fines Solar Contractor for Repeat Fall Protection Violations

OSHA Fines Solar Contractor for Repeat Fall Protection Violations

OSHA fined Sunrun Installation Services $288,087 for repeat violations involving fall hazards at two residential solar installation sites.



New Products Round-Up: Friday, Dec. 13, 2024

New Products Round-Up: Friday, Dec. 13, 2024

This week’s new safety products enhance workplace safety and productivity with solutions like safety showers, safety harnesses, safety air guns and earplug holders.

OSHA Cites Illinois Roofing Contractor Again for Ignoring Fall Protection Rules

OSHA Cites Illinois Roofing Contractor Again for Ignoring Fall Protection Rules

Fino Exterior Inc. continues to ignore fall protection requirements, resulting in repeated OSHA citations and significant penalties.

OSHA Fines Illinois Contractor with $287,465 for Repeated Fall Hazard Violations

OSHA Fines Illinois Contractor with $287,465 for Repeated Fall Hazard Violations

595 Construction LLC exposed workers to repeated fall hazards at residential worksites, continuing a pattern of unsafe practices.

New Products Round-Up: Friday, Nov. 8, 2024

New Products Round-Up: Friday, Nov. 8, 2024

This week’s new safety products enhance workplace safety and productivity with solutions like ion air guns, fall protection calculators, hazardous area indicators and inspection mirrors.

DOL Sues Pennsylvania Manufacturer Over Alleged Worker Retaliation

DOL Sues Pennsylvania Manufacturer Over Alleged Worker Retaliation

Red Lion Controls allegedly fired a worker who raised safety concerns relating to ladder safety.

OSHA Cites Contractors Over Fatal Crane Collapse at Fort Lauderdale High-Rise

OSHA Cites Contractors Over Fatal Crane Collapse at Fort Lauderdale High-Rise

The agency has proposed Phoenix Rigging & Erecting LLC and Maxim Crane Works LP face the maximum allowable total penalties.

Judge Upholds OSHA Findings Relating to Fall Hazards at Rochester, NY, Roofer

Judge Upholds OSHA Findings Relating to Fall Hazards at Rochester, NY, Roofer

Elmer W. Davis Inc. faces two serious violations and $16,782 in penalties.

Considerations for Selecting Fall Protection PPE

Considerations for Selecting Fall Protection PPE

Understanding types and classes of SRDs, leading edge vs. non-leading edge, solutions for aerial lifts and more.

Put a Ring on It: Selecting the Best Fall Protection Harness Configuration for Workers At-Height

Put a Ring on It: Selecting the Best Fall Protection Harness Configuration for Workers At-Height

Choosing the right fall protection equipment is crucial for protecting workers at-height, but it is equally important that it is correctly used.

What Winter Work Hazards Do I Need to Be Worried About?

What Winter Work Hazards Do I Need to Be Worried About?

Winter brings heightened risks for workplace injuries such as slips, cold stress and road accidents, making early preparation for worker safety essential.

How to Choose Between Self-Retracting Devices and Energy-Absorbing Lanyards for Personal Fall Arrest Systems

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How to Choose Between Self-Retracting Devices and Energy-Absorbing Lanyards for Personal Fall Arrest Systems

Self-Retracting Devices (SRDs) and Energy-Absorbing Lanyards (EALs) serve different functions in personal fall arrest systems, with factors such as mobility, cost and maintenance influencing their use in various work environments.

How Safety Training Can Go a Long Way in Preventing Falls at Work

How Safety Training Can Go a Long Way in Preventing Falls at Work

Effective safety training prevents workplace falls by increasing awareness, improving hazard response and fostering proactive measures.

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