Plan, Provide, Train: Three Basic Steps to Prevent Falls in Construction
Falls are among the most common causes of serious work-related [...]
Join the National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction
Construction employers and other stakeholders are encouraged to participate in the [...]
May Safety Spotlight and Featured OSHA Training Center Classes
View the OSHA Safety Training Class schedule for Fall Protection, Excavation and Trenching Protection and Respiratory Protection classes.
New OSHA Publication Boosts Awareness of OSHA’s Fall Protection in Construction Standard
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.
New Fall Protection Resource for Residential Construction
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.
Fall Protection in Three Steps: Plan, Provide, Train
Falls are the leading cause of death in the construction [...]