Safety articles on Fall Protection

Vertical rebar that is capped to prevent an impalement hazard.
Fall Protection

How to Handle Impalement Hazards on Construction Sites

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

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Construction worker's boot getting tripped into a floor hole on construction site.
Fall Protection

Floor Holes Can Pose Significant Slip, Trip and Fall Risks

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

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Construction Site, Missing Guardrails
Fall Protection

Guardrails are Important for Mitigating Fall Hazards

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

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Preventing Fatalities in the Construction Industry
Fall Protection

Preventing Fatalities in the Construction Industry

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

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Worker Demonstrating Fall Rescue Basics
Fall Protection

Personnel Working at Heights Need a Fall Rescue Plan

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

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Construction Worker Installing Fall Protection Guardrails
Fall Protection

Fall Protection System Failures That Can Be Prevented

Despite the emerging sophisticated and innovative fall protection systems, learn more about why fall-related injuries and fatalities are still happening.

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A worker wearing a hard hat and a safety vest demonstrating how to wear a personal fall arrest system shown from the front and the back.
Fall Protection

Personal Fall Arrest Systems are Critical Fall Protection

Fall hazards are recognized as one of the OSHA Big Four. Personal Fall Arrest Systems (PFAS) are commonly used by workers when serious fall hazards exist.

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