The risk of slipping, tripping or falling is prevalent in many facilities and job sites. In fact, falls are the second leading cause of occupational deaths, only surpassed by automobile accidents.

When it comes to keeping workers safe, making sure they’re protected from falls is a top priority, especially in workplaces where they have to work from heights. A worker’s risk of falling is very ...

A Washington carpenter learned in an instant just how important it is to always use the right fall protection on the job. He’s alive because it. Year after year, falls are a leading cause of death in ...

Business Construction Safety Safety Video: Basics of Fall Protection Part 2 Part two of this Miller safety video reviews step-by-step approaches for inspecting fall protection safety equipment ...

In September 2025, Standards Australia released two updated fall protection standards with direct implications for developers ...

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 ...

In early 2006, the Colorado Springs Utilities' (SU; Colorado Springs, Colorado) safety and health department reviewed a new fall-protection mast for the top of the 112 transformers in its substation ...