Falls remain one of OSHA’s most frequently cited violations — and with good reason. They continue to be the leading cause of serious injuries and fatalities in construction and facility maintenance.

What comes to mind when you think of fall protection? Is it a harness, keeping a construction worker connected to a building? Or is it a device that alerts an emergency if a worker has fallen and is ...

OSHA mandates fall protection at 4 ft in general industry and 6 ft in construction. The hierarchy of fall protection controls prioritizes hazard elimination, passive systems like guardrails, and ...

The last earthly contact Siarhei Marhunou had with a construction material was with a 2 x 4 that was part of a protective guardrail on the balcony where he had been installing siding. The barrier had ...

Fall protection plans don’t stop at harnesses, anchors and other personal protective equipment. They must also include step-by-step instructions for rescue after a fall. Every second counts after a ...

These systems are designed to stop a fall — not to prevent it. Most of the requirements here apply to the equipment itself. The employer needs to ensure that equipment purchased for personal fall ...

Roof-mounted fall protection isn’t just a compliance checkbox—it’s about understanding risk, assigning responsibility, and protecting people. This new Industry Insight from Kee Safety helps facility ...