Falls remain one of OSHA’s most frequently cited violations — and with good reason. They continue to be the leading cause of serious injuries and fatalities in construction and facility maintenance.

OSHA has proposed penalties to Lake Zurich, Illinois-based roofing contractor Fino Exterior Inc. after several inspections in 2024 revealed ongoing safety violations. According to a recent release, ...

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 ...

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 Washington Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) is updating its fall protection standards in its latest effort to enhance worker safety. This move follows a May 2023 notification in which OSHA ...

An administrative law judge has instructed a Rochester commercial roofing company to pay a $16,782 financial penalty for two serious fall protection and ladder safety violations. The news comes after ...