Falls remain one of OSHA’s most frequently cited violations — and with good reason. They continue to be the leading cause of serious injuries and fatalities in construction and facility maintenance.

The last earthly contact Siarhei Marhunou had with a construction material was with a 2 x 4 that was part of a protective guardrail on the balcony where he had been installing siding. The barrier had ...

Join us for Straight Talk on OSHA’s Hierarchy of Controls, a no-fluff, real-world webinar focused on fall protection. Hosted by Craig Erickson, CEO of Minnesota-based Safety Rail Company, this session ...

OSHA sets the baseline for fall protection—but is that really enough? As fall-related fatalities continue to rise, safety leaders must rethink their approach, with or without regulatory oversight.

OSHA cited Highway Technologies Inc. with 10 safety violations totaling nearly a half-million dollars after a worker was electrocuted while performing highway guardrail and sign installation. On Sept.