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 ...

The risk of slipping, tripping or falling is prevalent in many facilities and job sites. In fact, falls are the second leading cause of occupational deaths, only surpassed by automobile accidents.

The critical elements of fall protection involve identifying hazards, implementing safety solutions, embracing innovation, and fostering a culture of safety leadership. Falls are a persistent threat ...

Editor's Note: Daniel Huntington delivered a webinar on fall protection that can be accessed for free, on-demand, here. In the realm of occupational safety, few challenges are as widespread and ...

Falls are among the most common causes of serious work-related injuries and deaths. Employees working at heights over 6 feet require fall protection. EH&S manages the Fall Protection Program for ...

OSHA reports that fall protection (1926.501) was the No. 1 most frequently cited standard in fiscal year 2022. In Part 2, we covered the first two subparagraphs cited under fall protection, and in ...

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 ...