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.

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is encouraging construction employers and ...

Annual fall protection inspections help building owners identify compliance gaps, meet OSHA requirements, and ensure rooftop safety systems continue to protect workers. Falls from height remain one of ...

OSHA has begun its 13th annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, running May 4–8, 2026. The nationwide effort calls on employers to pause work for fall-prevention training, ...

The National Safety Council is urging employers to take part in the 2026 National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in ...

General Industry Fall Safety Standards: While construction codes govern activities during the erection or renovation of a structure, General Industry codes extend to ongoing maintenance and operation.

Ladder and fall protection manufacturer expects to reach 75,000 contractors, tradespeople and safety pros during May through ...

The standard response to a resident fall in a skilled nursing facility or hospital has typically been a familiar, reactive ...

WIESBADEN, Germany – Falls continue to be the leading cause of death in the construction industry across both the United States and Europe. In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in ...

Falls are among the most common causes of serious work-related injuries and deaths. Employees working at heights over 6 feet require fall protection. EH&S manages the Fall Protection Program for ...

Across all intervention types, fall prevention approaches that include integration with the local setting, tailoring approaches to the needs and abilities of patients, and engaging patients and/or ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover transformation and innovation across the health care industry. Each year, millions of older adults experience falls, ...