Safety articles on Fall Protection

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 worker installing shingles on a steep, partially sheathed roof while wearing fall protection gear and tied off to an anchor point.
Fall Protection

Rooftop Fall Protection: Prevent Falls While Working at Heights

Falls from roofs are preventable. Construction workers can stay safe with proper fall protection, planning, and training before stepping onto a roof.

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Someone is inspecting a body harness
Fall Protection

Harness Safety Checks: Inspection Tips and Best Practices

A thorough inspection of a fall protection body harness to ensure it is safe to use can be the critical difference between a routine task and a life-altering incident.

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Construction worker wearing a hardhat working up high.
Fall Protection

Why Working at Heights Requires Approved 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.

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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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