Join the National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction
Construction employers and other stakeholders are encouraged to participate in the [...]
Construction employers and other stakeholders are encouraged to participate in the [...]
by Robert Schulze | In the fast paced and dynamic [...]
Supervisors play a key role in creating a safe work [...]
Falls continue to be the leading cause of fatalities in construction, accounting for about one-third of all fatalities in the industry. OSHA has developed a standard for fall protection that deals with both human and equipment-related issues in protecting workers from fall hazards.
The Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR) Data Center, in conjunction with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), has funded the development of a new educational website that catalogs fall protection equipment for residential construction.
The OSHA Training Center at Chabot-Las Positas Community College District, [...]