Fall Protection


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.

Confined Space Fall Protection: Hazards, Highlights and How to Keep Workers Safe

Confined Space Fall Protection: Hazards, Highlights and How to Keep Workers Safe

Confined spaces present unique fall hazards, but these risks can be mitigated through proper assessment, effective fall protection solutions, and thorough training.

New Jersey Contractor Cited for Safety Violations After Employee’s 80-Foot Fall

New Jersey Contractor Cited for Safety Violations After Employee’s 80-Foot Fall

OSHA proposed $485,580 in penalties to U.S. Tank Painting Inc.

Pennsylvania Roofing Contractor Exposed Children to Deadly Hazards

Pennsylvania Roofing Contractor Exposed Children to Deadly Hazards

S&L Roofing, Gutters, and Siding LLC faces five safety violations and $64,759 in proposed penalties.

OSHA Fines Georgia Construction Contractor for Safety Lapses Following Fatal Worker Fall

OSHA Fines Georgia Construction Contractor for Safety Lapses Following Fatal Worker Fall

NOR-D LLC faces $61,065 in proposed penalties following the death of a 54-year-old worker.

Dock Safety Essentials: Preventing OSHA Violations in the Loading Area

Dock Safety Essentials: Preventing OSHA Violations in the Loading Area

Ensuring strict adherence to OSHA guidelines at loading docks is essential to prevent accidents, protect employee well-being, and avoid significant legal, financial, and reputational consequences.



Evaluating and Upgrading Fall Protection Systems: A Guide for Safety Managers

Evaluating and Upgrading Fall Protection Systems: A Guide for Safety Managers

Staying ahead of the curve requires proactive assessments and enhancements in fall protection.

Avoid Suspension Trauma with a Comprehensive Fall Protection Program

Avoid Suspension Trauma with a Comprehensive Fall Protection Program

Fall protection and awareness of suspension trauma are essential for ensuring workplace safety, as proper equipment use and effective rescue plans can prevent injuries and save lives.

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When Rooftop Safety is in Question, SRC is the Answer

If you’ve spent any amount of time on a commercial roof lately, you know how much is going on up there. It’s a world unto itself.

OSHA Cites Massachusetts Roofing Contractor for Fall Protection Violations

OSHA Cites Massachusetts Roofing Contractor for Fall Protection Violations

OJR Construction Inc. was cited for leaving workers vulnerable to safety hazards.

Boston Window Cleaner’s Neglect of Safety Equipment Contributed to Fatal Fall

Boston Window Cleaner’s Neglect of Safety Equipment Contributed to Fatal Fall

Sky Safety Inc. now faces $447,087 in proposed penalties.

OSHA Finds Georgia Contractor Could Have Prevented Worker Death

OSHA Finds Georgia Contractor Could Have Prevented Worker Death

Landmark Erecting Inc. left the 31-year-old worker open to fall protection hazards.

Missouri Roofing Contractor Facing $267,332 in OSHA Penalties

Missouri Roofing Contractor Facing $267,332 in OSHA Penalties

H R Vasquez Construction LLC has a history of fall protection violations.

Ohio Painting Company Fined for Hazardous Employment of Minors

Ohio Painting Company Fined for Hazardous Employment of Minors

Neubert Painting Inc. allowed underage workers to work on customers’ roofs.

ASSP Seeks Safety Professionals for Upcoming Educational Events

ASSP Seeks Safety Professionals for Upcoming Educational Events

The organization issued a call for instructors, with submissions due by April 12.

Regal Industrial Corp. Agrees to $299K Settlement for Workplace Safety Violations

Regal Industrial Corp. Agrees to $299K Settlement for Workplace Safety Violations

OSHA cited the Pennsylvania-based manufacturer with 17 violations.

Ascending Safely

Ascending Safely

Why choosing stairs over ladders is the smarter choice for rooftop safety.

Improving Roofer Safety in 2024

Improving Roofer Safety in 2024

Roofing is one of America's most dangerous professions, necessitating enhanced safety measures to reduce the annual fatalities and accidents.

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