For the 20th consecutive year, falls from heights remain the most frequently cited serious workplace safety violation by the Washington State L&I ...

Personal protective equipment, safety solutions and tools & equipment manufacturer SureWerx acquired Reliance Fall Protection, LLC. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Based in Texas and ...

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 ...

Falls continue to be one of the deadliest hazards in construction. Despite years of warnings and awareness campaigns, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) still cites fall ...

Falls are one of the leading causes of serious injuries and fatalities in the workplace. Whether you’re working on scaffolding, ladders, platforms, or elevated equipment, understanding the basics and ...

Euan is a Councillor within the Biodiversity Council, a member of the Ecological Society of Australia and president of the Australian Mammal Society. Phillipa C. McCormack receives funding from the ...

Each year, EC&M publishes a gallery that looks at "The Top 10 OSHA Violations." In the latest gallery, Fall Protection — General Requirements was the most frequently cited workplace safety standard ...

Per the federal OSHA 1926 standard, construction companies are required to provide safety netting, guardrail or active fall protection systems to any employee exposed to a fall of 6 feet or greater.

OSHA sets the baseline for fall protection—but is that really enough? As fall-related fatalities continue to rise, safety leaders must rethink their approach, with or without regulatory oversight.

Providing worker safety on the job site can be a difficult task, due to the constant changes and activity occurring on the average job site. However, the importance of protecting construction workers ...