Even if a fall hazard isn't specifically addressed, if it can be identified, plans need to be made to mitigate the hazard and prevent employee injuries. Until recently, general industry employers were ...

Falls from heights remain the biggest cause of occupational fatalities in the construction industry. According to a report by the NIOSH Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation program, 42% of ...

A survey conducted last year by The Center for Construction Research and Training, supported by the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) reveals six key findings regarding root causes of ...

Given all we know and the resources available to us, "rescue" today should be viewed as an expected event with a positive outcome. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, ...

In farming, there have been 37 fatalities as a result of falling from a height in the last 10 years Common hazards for farmers include falls from ladders, unprotected roof edges, falling from or with ...

Worker died after falling through unprotected skylight opening at domestic property. Company failed to take measures to prevent falls from height. HSE reminds employers of guidance for safe working at ...