Items Tagged with 'fall hazards'

The nationwide event focuses on preventing falls, the leading cause of fatalities in the construction industry, and reinforces the importance of planning, training, and hazard awareness to protect workers.

The employer also failed to adequately train employees to recognize fall hazards.

Focusing on the “Big Three” causes of death, OSHA's Regional Emphasis Program will include inspections to assess compliance with standards.

Inspectors returned in 2024 to find that Adidas had not corrected the hazards cited in 2021 and found an additional unsafe ladder violation. 

What happens when poor ergonomics leads to strained workers, injuries, and lost productivity? 

Sportswear manufacturer failed to correct its fall hazard violations from 2021 OSHA inspection. 

To safeguard workers from fall hazards, OSHA's fall protection standard focuses on both human-related factors and equipment-related concerns. Here are three steps you can implement to avoid fall regulation violations of the standard.