Construction Fall Deaths in 2024: What the New Federal Numbers Mean for Your Crew
BLS counted 5,070 work deaths in 2024. Falls, slips and trips caused 844, and 370 were construction and extraction workers. What it means for your crew.
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OSHA Subpart M sets when construction workers need fall protection: at 6 feet or more above a lower level (1926.501), which systems qualify, such as guardrails, safety nets and personal…
Course: Fall Protection for Competent Persons: Awareness (Construction)
BLS counted 5,070 work deaths in 2024. Falls, slips and trips caused 844, and 370 were construction and extraction workers. What it means for your crew.
A simple 15-minute plan for OSHA's National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls: walk an edge, check harness gear, plan the rescue and get your certificate.
Fall protection (1926.501) tops OSHA's most cited list. See what it costs and 5 fixes: edges at 6 feet, guardrails, harness checks…