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.

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 ...

A thorough understanding and implementation of the hierarchy of fall protection controls can help protect workers from ...

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 ...

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 ...