Despite alarming statistics that indicate falls from height remain the number one cause of death in the construction industry—accounting for more than 36 percent of all work-related deaths in 2013, ...
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.
After identifying fall hazards, users move on to building a fall protection system for a coworker to use while working on the rooftop. The process involves selecting and testing an anchorage point, ...
Falls are among the most common causes of serious work related injuries and deaths. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, in 2011, falls to a lower level accounted for 553 ...