Fall Protection

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A Guide to Enhancing Fall Safety in the Workplace
Safety Leadership

A Guide to Enhancing Fall Safety in the Workplace

June 3, 2024
Learn the strategies and standards that can help greatly reduce the risk of fall-related injuries among your workforce.
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ANSI/ISEA 121-2018: A Landmark in At-Heights Safety

Feb. 27, 2019
Though dropped object prevention is now recognized as a best practice, workers still need to be educated on how to eliminate risks.
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E-Scooters Create New Headaches for Employers

Nov. 26, 2018
As the use of the motorized child’s toy by adults proliferates, so do accidents and injuries.
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OSHA, International Safety Equipment Association Sign Agreement

June 25, 2018
Collaboration will provide resources about selecting the proper personal protective equipment.
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6 Ways to Uncover Slip, Trip and Fall Hazards

June 14, 2018
Falls are no laughing matter. Here are six suggestions on how to ensure your workers are protected from falling down on the job.

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Three Workers Fall Nearly 1,000 Feet to their Deaths from a South Florida Television Tower

Oct. 3, 2017
Investigators are reviewing the deaths of three workers who fell from a communication tower in the Miami area on Sept. 27.
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NSC 2017: OSHA Releases its List of the Top 10 Violations

Sept. 26, 2017
Fall protection and hazard communication lead the list of the Top 10 OSHA violations for 2017.
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The Question We All Should Ask: Is My Loved One Safe at Work?

April 18, 2017
The American Society of Safety Engineers is urging families and communities to become involved in safety campaigns to reduce work-related injuries.
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NIOSH, Partners, Announce Fourth Annual Stand-Down for Fall Safety

April 7, 2017
It is that time of year again where both employers and workers are invited to stand-down for fall safety.