In Part 7, we look at the fall protection requirements for scaffolding users [29 CFR 1926.451(g)]. At what point does OSHA require fall protection for scaffolding users? If the level the employee is ...

A proposal to pull back on enforcement of the general duty clause in the agency’s authorizing law shouldn’t be a reason to ...

The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division issued more than $113K in penalties to a residential contractor for repeat safety failures.

With robust governance frameworks, AI-enabled technologies have the potential to make high-risk workplaces safer.

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 ...

Congress is considering legislation to ensure that air traffic controllers, TSA officers, and CBP agents are paid during government shutdowns, in order to prevent the chaos and economic harm ...

Falls remain one of the leading causes of workplace fatalities and injuries across the United States, with the construction industry bearing the heaviest burden. According to the Bureau of Labor ...

OLYMPIA, Wash. — For the 20th consecutive year, falls from heights remain the most frequently cited serious workplace safety violation by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I).

Annual fall protection inspections help building owners identify compliance gaps, meet OSHA requirements, and ensure rooftop safety systems continue to protect workers. Falls from height remain one of ...

The Fall Protection Market is entering a decisive growth phase as industries worldwide elevate worker safety from a regulatory obligation to a strategic priority. Valued at USD 3.4 billion in 2025, ...

While grain and feed employers have a relatively clear idea of what OSHA expects them to do when entering bins, maintaining equipment, and preventing the accumulation of fugitive dust because those ...

The Safety Configurator puts the power of system design directly into the hands of safety professionals, facility managers, contractors, and building owners. Users can build complete rooftop guardrail ...