Safety articles on Fall Protection

Worker wearing a hard hat climbing up a ladder to get into an attic.
Fall Protection

Fall Hazards and Protection Methods for Workers in Attics

All workers exposed to fall hazards must be trained and know the procedures to follow to minimize fall hazards to ensure their safety while working in attics.

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Re-enactment of a worker who is not wearing a hard hat with a tool about to hit his head.
Fall Protection

Stop the Drop and Prevent Falling Object Injuries on the Job

When workers are exposed to falling object hazards, they must wear head protection and additional safety measures must be implemented.

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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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Worker wearing a hardhat and fall protection climbing up a tower.
Fall Protection

Safety Precautions for Tower Climbing Work Activities

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

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Person Stepping into Construction Floor Hole
Fall Protection

All About Floor Holes: OSHA's Fall Protection Standards

Always look for areas on the job site that may have floor holes and be aware of holes that may not be adequately marked, covered, barricaded, or guarded.

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Construction Worker Inspecting, Then Wearing Personal Fall Protection System (PFAS)
Fall Protection

Train Employees to Inspect and Wear Their PFAS Correctly

Personal Fall Arrest Systems can be tricky, so employees must know how to wear them correctly and what to look for during a PFAS inspection.

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Stairways on outside of outdoor storage tanks
Fall Protection

Safety Tips for Stairways to Prevent Slips, Trips and Falls

Slips, trips and falls happen everyday on workplace stairways and all employees can benefit from these great reminders on stairway safety.

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