Falls from heights continue to contribute to more deaths in construction than any other hazard.1 Falls can occur in a split second but have long-lasting effects, including loss of life, pain and suffering to employees or their families, regulatory fines, project delays and increased insurance costs.
Despite improvements in safety awareness, fall protection requirements are consistently one of OSHA’s most-cited standards during inspections, complaints and accident investigations.
Construction resources: Construction Loss Control Services
[1] Falls Campaign 2022: Making Research Work,” blogs.cdc.gov/niosh-science-blog/2022/04/13/falls-campaign-2022/ (April 13, 2022).
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