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.

When it comes to keeping workers safe, making sure they’re protected from falls is a top priority, especially in workplaces where they have to work from heights. A worker’s risk of falling is very ...

With cooler temperatures comes earlier sunsets, and an array of stunning colors across the country. However, it's also the beginning of various new challenges for businesses. Fall brings on cold and ...

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 ...

A partnership of standards, ANSI/ASSE Z359-2007 Fall Arrest Code, which takes effect this month, provides general industry with knowledgeable, practical norms and guidelines essential to a proactive ...

Last year, the No. 1 most cited OSHA violation was for failing to meet the general requirements for fall protection as provided in 29CFR1926.50. The requirements are fairly detailed, so it’s ...

APPLETON, Wis. (WBAY) - One of the Fox Valley’s largest roofing contractors is being cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) over fall hazards. OSHA says Appleton-based ...