Since its creation in 1971, OSHA has made a huge difference in worker safety but not directly. OSHA doesn’t come on site and show people how to work safely. So, what does OSHA do? Among other things, ...
Falls from heights remain among the leading causes of workplace injuries and fatalities, and fall protection violations are the most commonly cited by OSHA across all industries. Although many people ...
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 335 construction workers died from job-related falls in 1995. That was the year the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) "Safety ...
Most fall protection failures aren’t caused by a lack of care or effort—they’re the result of fragmented solutions. When hazard assessment, engineering, equipment selection, and installation are ...
A new year means a new calendar, but it does not mean a clean slate. Unfortunately, the problems of 2025 still persist, and it will take effort and action to change them. But for problems with known ...
Workplaces have undergone significant transformations in the 21st century. But you wouldn’t know if you looked at the violations the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issues. In ...
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 continue to be the leading cause of fatalities in the construction industry, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). During OSHA's National Safety Stand-Down, MSA ...
Ladder and fall protection manufacturer expects to reach 75,000 contractors, tradespeople and safety pros during May through ...
BLOOMINGTON, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Capital Safety, a global leader in fall protection for construction and other high-risk fields, today announced the kick-off of a national, 10-day fall protection ...