Construction continues to be one of the most dangerous professions in the United States. In a 2022 report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), over 1,000 construction workers died from ...

The risk of slipping, tripping or falling is prevalent in many facilities and job sites. In fact, falls are the second leading cause of occupational deaths, only surpassed by automobile accidents.

A partnership of standards, ANSI/ASSE Z359-2007 Fall Arrest Code, which takes effect this month, provides general industry with knowledgeable, practical norms and guidelines essential to a proactive ...

Falls are among the most common causes of serious work-related injuries and deaths. Employees working at heights over 6 feet require fall protection. EH&S manages the Fall Protection Program for ...

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 ...

The Washington Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) is updating its fall protection standards in its latest effort to enhance worker safety. This move follows a May 2023 notification in which OSHA ...

While grain and feed employers have a relatively clear idea of what OSHA expects them to do when entering bins, maintaining equipment, and preventing the accumulation of fugitive dust because those ...