Preventing falls from heights when performing construction work is a top priority because falls are the leading cause of fatalities in the construction industry. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2017, there were 366 fatal falls to a lower level out of 971 construction fatalities.
To prevent these fatalities, OSHA’s construction fall protection standard at 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M has numerous options to choose from to protect your employees. You can select and use a fall protection system (or combination of systems) that addresses the hazards of a specific walking/working surface.