Fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be a leading cause of death for construction employees, accounting for 320 of the 1,008 construction fatalities recorded in 2018 (BLS data).
Though they might seem harmless, slips, trips, and falls are some of the most common hazards we face in the workplace and they can have serious consequences. Always following safety
The Campaign to Prevent Falls in Construction began in 2012 with construction industry stakeholders seeking a way to raise awareness. Falls from heights are the leading cause of injuries and
SAIF offers seven ways you can act now to prevent slips, trips, and falls later. While most parts of Oregon are still experiencing crisp fall weather, forecasters are predicting another
Labor and Industries’ Division of Occupational Safety & Health (DOSH) has noticed an increasing number of serious injuries due to falls from elevations, including ladders. DOSH has a web page
SAIF Reminds Employers to Take Precautions in Snow and Ice With possible snow and ice in the forecast this week, it’s important to keep workplace safety top of mind—even for
National Fall Safety Stand-Down Free webinar and live Facebook chat on roofing and construction safety to be held as part of National Safety Stand-Down to raise awareness of fall hazards
National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, May7 4–15, 2015 The stand down is part of OSHA’s ongoing national Fall Prevention Campaign, a join effort of OSHA, National Institute
Since May 4, millions of workers and thousands of employers have paused to focus on preventing falls in the workplace. As National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction wraps up,
