ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT, Ala. -- The Target Zero monthly safety focus topic at the depot for June is fall prevention and ladders. The two subjects go hand in hand, as the proper use and maintenance of a ...

Every day in the United States of America, two thousand people are injured while using a ladder. One hundred of those people will experience a long-term or permanent disability from that injury. And ...

Falls from heights remain among the leading causes of workplace injuries and fatalities, and fall protection violations are the most commonly cited by OSHA across all industries. Although many people ...

ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT, Ala. -- Fall protection can be defined as a system or means to prevent or reduce the severity of injuries from a fall. Often, when we think of fall protection, we think of someone ...

A growing awareness of health and safety is not only requiring contractors to implement more sophisticated forms of on-site practice but is also attracting a wealth of interest and experience from ...

Each year, OSHA releases new rules and modifies its safety standards. As a result, it is crucial for businesses and construction companies to stay up-to-date with these changes. This will not only ...

OSHA requires that fall protection be provided at elevations of four feet in general industry workplaces, five feet in shipyards, six feet in the construction industry and eight feet in longshoring ...

Use these areas of a fall protection safety program to make intelligent decisions about fall protection based on risk analysis and not guesswork. This summer, OSHA launched a week-long campaign called ...

While fall protection planning may be routinely considered in the wind tower industry, what role does rescue play in these plans? Many times, it isn't a fall that necessitates a rescue. Workers can ...