Annual fall protection inspections help building owners identify compliance gaps, meet OSHA requirements, and ensure rooftop ...
In 2017, OSHA updated Subpart D of the Walking Working Surface Standard, and articulated more specifically the duty of building owners and employers to provide fall protection. What does the “duty to ...
The Dept. of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is undertaking a nationwide effort to prevent falls in construction and all other industries. Falls are responsible for more worksite ...
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.
Largely, the standards most applicable for fall protection in the U.S. have had minimal performance changes over the past 5 years. The most current is the new ANSI/ASSP Z359.14-2021 document that ...
One of the fundamental truths about any business operation is the essential role of worker safety. Often overlooked, investment in safety equipment like fall protection systems is not merely a ...
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 ...