If you’ve ever experienced an unexpected visit from an OSHA inspector, you know how important it is to be prepared. If you haven’t, consider this: OSHA has jurisdiction over 7 million worksites and, ...

Washington’s Labor & Industries department fined roofing companies more than $1.4 million for repeat fall protection violations, citing ongoing risks from falls at height.

Fall protection plans don’t stop at harnesses, anchors and other personal protective equipment. They must also include step-by-step instructions for rescue after a fall. Every second counts after a ...

These systems are designed to stop a fall — not to prevent it. Most of the requirements here apply to the equipment itself. The employer needs to ensure that equipment purchased for personal fall ...