Fall Protection


How to Prevent Slip, Trip and Fall Accidents

How to Prevent Slip, Trip and Fall Accidents

These incidents injure thousands of workers every year.

Contractor Cited After Workers Found 22 Feet High with "Inadequate Fall Protection"

Contractor Cited After Workers Found 22 Feet High with "Inadequate Fall Protection"

The company has a history of unpaid fines and unresponded citations, OSHA says.

Avoiding Hazards During Storm Cleanup

Avoiding Hazards During Storm Cleanup

Workers need to take extra steps to mitigate hazards when cleaning up after a storm.

Mitigating Risks that Lead to Slips, Trips & Falls

Episode 140

Mitigating Risks that Lead to Slips, Trips & Falls

Listen in as Editor Sydny Shepard discusses three of the most common reasons why severe injuries and fatalities happen on a job site.

OSHA Proposes $793K in Penalties for PA Contractor

OSHA Proposes $793K in Penalties for PA Contractor

Included in the citation are willful and safety violations.

Recycling Facility Placed in SVEP After Worker

Recycling Facility Placed in Severe Violator Enforcement Program After Worker's Death

OSHA also cited it for fall and machine hazard violations.

Fall Protection Can Be Surprising

Fall Protection Can Be Surprising

You might be surprised at what is included in the standards.

National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction Promotes Fall Hazard Awareness

National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction Week Promotes Fall Hazard Awareness

Learn more about fall hazards and protection during the week.



Illinois Contractor Cited for Exposing Workers to Fall Hazards

Illinois Contractor Cited for Exposing Workers to Fall Hazards

OSHA found workers at heights above 10 feet without adequate fall protection.

Texas Company Placed in Severe Violator Enforcement Program

Texas Company Placed in Severe Violator Enforcement Program

OSHA cited the company and placed them in the program after 10 incidents in five years.

OSHA Cites Company for Violations Relating to Fall Hazards

OSHA Cites Company for Violations Relating to Fall Hazards

OSHA’s citations include nine violations, including three willful.

National Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-By Incidents is April 11-15

National Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-By Incidents is April 11-15

Learn about preventing struck-by incidents though webinars and free resources

Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week Promotes Safety in High-Hazard Industry

Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week Promotes Safety in High-Hazard Industry

Learn how employers can reduce injuries and fatalities in the agricultural industry.

Violations Issued to Companies After Worker Electrocuted

Violations Issued to Companies After Worker Electrocuted

Three companies have been issued fines for workplace safety

Oregon Store Faces Violations for Exposing Workers to Possible Injury

Oregon Store Faces Violations for Exposing Workers to Possible Injury

Dollar Tree’s violations amount to $32,000 in fines

Federal Judge Orders New Jersey’s Most Flagrant OSHA Violator to Pay $2 Million

Federal Judge Orders New Jersey’s Most Flagrant OSHA Violator to Pay $2 Million

A federal judge is cracking down on an employer with a long history of exposing employees to workplace hazards.

Contractor Cited Twice in Six Months for Exposure to Fall Hazards

Contractor Cited Twice in Six Months for Exposure to Fall Hazards

Employees exposed to fall hazards are at risk of serious injuries and even death.

OSHA Finds Zip Line Tragedy Could Have Been Prevented

OSHA Finds Zip-Line Tragedy Could Have Been Prevented

The agency said that required safety measures could have prevented a fatal fall at a zip-line attraction in California.

Episode 130

Ensuring Proper Use of Ladders on Your Worksite

It's National Ladder Safety Month! Listen in as Editor Sydny Shepard discusses how to properly and safely choose, set up and ascend a ladder.

Dollar General Racks Up More than $3.6 Million in Penalties Since 2016

Dollar General Racks Up More than $3.6 Million in Penalties Since 2016

OSHA has found that Dollar General has a long history of exposing employees to dangerous working conditions.

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