07Jul
3 Month Phase-In Period for Residential Construction Fall Protection Rule
OSHA’s new Residential Construction Fall Protection directive, which became effective on June 16, 2011, will not be fully enforced until September 16, 2011. OSHA hopes this three month phase-in period will give residential construction companies the time they need to get in compliance. However, [...]
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25Jun
Fall Protection in the Construction Industry
In the construction industry in the United States, falls are the leading cause of worker fatalities. Guardrails are the first line of defense in fall prevention. They should be installed along the open sides of any area where a worker may fall 6 feet or more. Areas to be protected include: [...]
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