Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Wet leaves form a slippery surface that's ripe for slips and falls. (Getty Images) (amriphoto via Getty Images) Autumn is known ...

The risk of slipping, tripping or falling is prevalent in many facilities and job sites. In fact, falls are the second leading cause of occupational deaths, only surpassed by automobile accidents.

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 ...

Our homes are our safe haven. But as the season changes, so do the risks. Cooler temps, colorful leaves, and the smell of pumpkin spice, fall is in the air! But behind the comforts of the season lurk ...

On a construction site, some of the most dangerous moments happen when a worker’s body is still on the job, but their mind has already moved somewhere else. That can happen at the end of a shift, ...

Last year, the No. 1 most cited OSHA violation was for failing to meet the general requirements for fall protection as provided in 29CFR1926.50. The requirements are fairly detailed, so it’s ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . As the number of home hazards increased, so did the effect of visual function on the odds of falling. Home ...

On June 9, Nautilus issued a recall for approximately 7,300 of its treadmills that were sold in the U.S. The company has received reports of treadmills self-starting, posing a fall hazard to users.