Every winter, no matter what the industry is or how the work conditions are, slips, trips and falls consistently remains the top cause of workplace injuries and accidents. These are injuries and ...

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 ...

Not surprisingly, fall protection remains the number one most frequently cited violation on OSHA’s Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards for fiscal year 2019 (Oct. 1, 2018, to Sept. 30, 2019).

Over the past decade, businesses and regulators have focused more on preventing fatal workplace falls. Unfortunately, falls continue to occur at an alarming rate. Falls are one of the leading causes ...

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 ...

ITASCA, IL — WERNER®, a manufacturer of ladders, climbing equipment and fall protection systems, announced its participation in OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, ...

FORT RUCKER, Ala. ─ The U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center released A Leader’s Guide to Fall Prevention today, in its continuing effort to provide Army safety and occupational health professionals with ...

The National Safety Council is urging employers to take part in the 2026 National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, scheduled for May 4-8. The annual event is held in partnership ...

The purpose of the William & Mary Fall Protection Program is to minimize exposure to fall hazards and injuries resulting from falls. This program covers all aspects of fall hazard recognition, and ...

These systems are designed to stop a fall — not to prevent it. Most of the requirements here apply to the equipment itself. The employer needs to ensure that equipment purchased for personal fall ...