OSHA’s 2022 list of top cited standards has been released, and fall protection remains at the top of the list for the 12th consecutive year. According to Bureau of Labor Statistics data, fatalities ...

General Industry Fall Safety Standards: While construction codes govern activities during the erection or renovation of a structure, General Industry codes extend to ongoing maintenance and operation.

Falls remain one of OSHA’s most frequently cited violations — and with good reason. They continue to be the leading cause of serious injuries and fatalities in construction and facility maintenance.

When it comes to personal protective equipment (PPE), most pieces of equipment are designed to protect a worker right out of the packaging. When a worker faces potential hand injuries, simply ...

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 ...

Many utility organizations may be unknowingly operating out of compliance with current fall protection requirements, according to a new FallTech white paper focused on utility, substation and power ...

OSHA reports that fall protection (1926.501) was the No. 1 most frequently cited standard in fiscal year 2022. In Part 2, we covered the first two subparagraphs cited under fall protection, and in ...

Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on Reddit Share on LinkedIn Share via Email Stating a “safety first” philosophy is easy enough for organizations, but it takes deeds to save lives, not just ...

FORT HOOD, Texas — Valentine’s Day is about caring for the people who matter most. At Fort Hood, that care is demonstrated every day in a far more practical way by protecting workers from fall hazards ...