Annual fall protection inspections help building owners identify compliance gaps, meet OSHA requirements, and ensure rooftop ...

As 2026 gets underway, a construction injury lawyer argues that government benchmarks represent the bare minimum, not the ...

This guide explains OSHA and the regulations it sets for workplace safety and employee health. Learn how your small business ...

The two deaths follow a series of incidents at the Tar Heel plant in recent years. WECT Investigates found Smithfield has ...

Falls are one of the leading causes of serious injuries and fatalities in the workplace. Whether you’re working on scaffolding, ladders, platforms, or elevated equipment, understanding the basics and ...

Properly fitting fall arrest harnesses are crucial for effective fall protection and compliance with OSHA standards, especially when workers wear bulky winter clothing. Employers should utilize indoor ...

When federal funding expired Oct. 1, the U.S. Dept. of Labor triggered its contingency plan, effectively halting most oversight functions at the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The plan ...

For the 15th consecutive year, OSHA reports that Fall Protection – General Requirements remains the most frequently cited workplace safety standard, highlighting persistent safety risks across ...

Safety success goes beyond compliance—companies must exceed minimum standards to truly protect workers. Leadership engagement and employee participation are key drivers of sustainable EHS improvements ...

Use fall protection above 6 ft; lapses kill and trigger willful OSHA penalties. Keep a living safety manual: PPE, fall, ladder, emergency roles; update & share across sites. Use JHAs to tailor ...

A New Jersey-based roofing company agreed to pay $155,000 in penalties to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to settle numerous workplace safety violation citations, the agency ...

Per the federal OSHA 1926 standard, construction companies are required to provide safety netting, guardrail or active fall protection systems to any employee exposed to a fall of 6 feet or greater.