Breaking the Fall
- By Foamgineer
- Added on Feb 09, 2025
Focus on the highlights from OSHA’s Protecting Roofing Workers manual read more
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New OSHA PPE Rule: Ensuring Proper Fit for Construction Workers
- By Construction Dive
- Added on Jan 17, 2025
Starting Monday, OSHA's new PPE standard will require construction employers to provide properly fitting safety gear for workers. The rule applies to all PPE, including hard hats, gloves, goggles, and harnesses, and aims to prevent secondary hazards and ensure maximum protection. Employers must ensure a variety of sizes and types of gear are available, particularly to accommodate diverse body types. read more
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Fall Protection: OSHA's Top Safety Violation in 2024
- By Provided by PaintSquare
- Added on Nov 26, 2024
For the 14th year in a row, Fall Protection—General Requirements has topped the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s most frequently cited workplace safety standards for fiscal year 2024. read more
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National "Stand Down Week" Sparks Conversations on Workplace Fall Prevention
- By ACC
- Added on May 07, 2024
Among construction employees, falls from elevation remain the leading cause of death, accounting for 395 of 1,069 deaths in the industry according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. In its continued effort to spread awareness of fall hazards in the workplace, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is hosting its annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction May 6th – 10th. read more
