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Falls are the leading cause of worker fatalities. Each year, on average, between 150 and 200 workers are killed and more than 100,000 are injured as a result of workplace falls.

Before you can begin a fall protection program, you must identify the potential fall hazards in the workplace. 
Fall protection must be provided at four feet in general industry and six feet in construction.

This month’s safety topic addresses fall protection. The information and tools found on these pages will assist you in preventing falls in the workplace.

OSHA Fall Protection Outreach

Safety News

Proposed Fall Regulation
OSHA publishes proposed rulemaking
to prevent injuries from slips, trips and falls on walking-working surfaces.

Standards Improvement Project
OSHA review project eliminates outdated requirements, brings standards up-to-date.

Mulit-Employer Citations
OSHA proposes more than $250,000 in fines against two employers following explosion.

Final Rule Published
OSHA publishes final rule on cranes and derricks in construction.

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