The last earthly contact Siarhei Marhunou had with a construction material was with a 2 x 4 that was part of a protective guardrail on the balcony where he had been installing siding. The barrier had ...
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.
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 ...
Annual fall protection inspections help building owners identify compliance gaps, meet OSHA requirements, and ensure rooftop safety systems continue to protect workers. Falls from height remain one of ...
ITASCA, IL — Werner, the global leader in ladders and manufacturer of climbing products and fall protection equipment, is once again supporting the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) ...
Bob is working 15 feet above ground, changing a filter on a machine with no guardrails. Because his supervisor wants to follow OSHA fall protection regulations, Bob is wearing a full-body harness and ...