OSHA Standards for Fall Protection

OSHA Standards for Fall Protection

Working in construction can be very dangerous. They are workers who die while working in construction than any other industry. Construction workers make up nearly 5% of workers in the United States, but up about 20% of workplace deaths. Falls are the most common cause of death among construction workers, while constituting more than 33% of deaths in the construction industry.

The Administration of Occupational Safety and Health (Occupational Safety and Health Administration, OSHA) establishes rules to protect workers from dangerous falls. These rules are called rules, and, by law, employers are required ...