The campaign offers weekly resources to target preventable injuries nationwide.
Washington State L&I is encouraging employers to address stress, fatigue and psychological safety as part of a broader approach to preventing workplace incidents and supporting worker well-being.
State officials are urging employers to strengthen fall protection measures, training and hazard awareness as roofing work increases and risks remain high.
The May 4–8 event urges construction employers and workers to pause operations and focus on fall prevention through training, hazard awareness, and jobsite safety activities.
The National Safety Council is urging employers and workers to take part in the May 4–8 Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls, with an emphasis on education and risk awareness in the construction industry.
Structural failures in a temporary balcony railing led to a fatal 14-foot fall during a loading operation at a Washington construction site.
Federal investigators proposed more than $170,000 in fines after a worker died and another was injured at a Fort Lauderdale job site.
Employers are encouraged to pause work this May to focus on fall prevention training and workplace mental health resources.
From MASH-certified water barriers to nail-gun-free crating, explore the latest innovations in fall protection, PPE, and work zone safety.
The difference between worksite risk and reliability lies in rigorous inspection, clear accountability, and the shift toward digital safety tracking.
Thousands of ladder-related injuries happen every year, often because the wrong ladder is used. Understanding ladder types, height requirements, duty ratings, and materials can reduce fall risk and improve safety at elevation.
Why skylights and roof openings continue to cause serious injuries during routine work.
OSHA’s revised fixed ladder rule requires fall protection systems for ladders over 24 feet. Here’s what safety leaders need to know.
Fall survivor Jason Anker MBE explains why physical PPE isn't enough to stop the industry's leading cause of death.
March marks the 10th anniversary of National Ladder Safety Month, and Pat McAuliffe of the American Ladder Institute and Ryan Mittelmeier of Werner share insights on common ladder safety mistakes, practical jobsite corrections, and how employers can use free Ladder Safety Month resources to strengthen their programs year-round.
DME Construction Associates will pay $600,000 and implement enhanced fall protection and safety measures following an OSHA investigation into a fatal workplace fall.
Survey will track ladder safety training, injuries, and OSHA citation trends across U.S. workplaces.
Annual fall protection inspections help building owners identify compliance gaps, meet OSHA requirements, and ensure rooftop safety systems continue to protect workers.
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.
Shrader Homes Inc. was cited after inspectors found workers exposed to multiple hazards at a White City framing site, including unprotected heights, damaged ladders and missing eye protection, marking several serious and repeat violations.