Construction Falls News Today

“It’s definitely a difficult issue,” the associate director of the NIOSH Office of Construction Safety and Health says.

The number of fatal falls to a lower level among construction workers jumped more than 50% over a recent 12-year period, according to a new report.

OSHA is encouraging employers to take a break and raise awareness of fall hazards and the importance of fall protection during the National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction.

Remove all snow, ice and other debris from construction jobsites to help reduce slip and trip hazards.

Two new resources from CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training are intended to help prevent falls among roofing workers.

What are the benefits of safety cages on construction jobsites/crews?

A new pamphlet from NIOSH offers tips to mitigate common risks that construction workers face.

The Steel Erectors Association of America has created a downloadable poster for the 10th annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction – set for May 1-5.

Around two-thirds of construction worker deaths over a recent 11-year period were the result of “Focus Four”-related injuries, a new report says.

Not all construction risks can be completely eliminated, so leaders must prevent injury and loss by understanding the specific hazards of various jobsites and providing the proper personal protective equipment for worker tasks.