It’s no secret that falls are the leading cause of death in the construction industry. It’s critical you emphasize and address fall hazards on your worksite. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2018, there were 320 fatal falls to a lower level out of 1,008 construction fatalities.
To prevent these types of fatalities, OSHA’s construction fall protection standard at 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M provides numerous options to choose from to help you protect your employees. Ultimately, the Agency’s requirements allow you to take advantage of various fall protection systems (or a combination of systems) to implement in your workplace.
