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.

The May 4–8 event urges construction employers and workers to pause operations and focus on fall prevention through training, hazard awareness, and jobsite safety activities. OSHA is encouraging ...

Reduce time at elevation by planning tasks and preparing tools and materials on the ground to minimize ascents and descents. Always inspect equipment like ladders, lifts, and scaffolding before use, ...