New OSHA Webpage
for Preventing Construction-related Falls
[Posted 10/06/2008]
This
new webpage gathers numerous resources together for
both employers and employees to help prevent
construction-related falls. Construction sites are
well-known for falls, hundreds of which are fatal.
According to Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were
442 construction-site fatalities resulting from
falls in 2007. Unfortunately, the number of fatal
falls continues to rise.
These falls can be prevented, however, and the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
has resources available in English and in Spanish.
QuickCards are one such resource and provide
detailed safety tips on specific construction
activities.
Related Links:
OSHA Webpage: Preventing Fatal Falls in Construction
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