Why Does OSHA Have a Standard for Fall Protection? Most deaths in the construction industry historically have been caused by falls (one-third of all fatalities).

In 2017, OSHA updated its General Industry regulations for walking-working surfaces and fall protection. The rule change affects employers, building owners, safety professionals, contractors, and ...

Some activities at Northwestern, such as maintenance and inspections, may require you to access elevated work locations that pose a fall hazard (e.g., rooftops, platforms, and scaffolding). Other work ...

Use these areas of a fall protection safety program to make intelligent decisions about fall protection based on risk analysis and not guesswork. This summer, OSHA launched a week-long campaign ...