Safety articles on Fall Protection

Job sites must be set up in a way that prevents workers from falling off of overhead platforms, elevated workstations, into floor holes, or out of holes in the wall.

Because tower climbing is so physically and mentally demanding, preparation is key and all tower climbers must be trained before being allowed to climb.

Safety precautions and best practices to consider when impalement hazards are a risk on the construction site.

Floor holes are one area where many workers forget to take the necessary safety measures to protect themselves and their co-workers.

Guardrails are critical to help prevent falls, but they must be constructed properly and according to the strict OSHA standards set up for guardrails.

This study looks into the causes of fatalities in the construction industry with the intention of learning new methods of preventing worker fatalities.

Workers in many industries face potential fall hazards. Any organization that has personnel working at heights should have a fall rescue plan implemented.