OSHA sets the baseline for fall protection—but is that really enough? As fall-related fatalities continue to rise, safety leaders must rethink their approach, with or without regulatory oversight.

When it comes to personal protective equipment (PPE), most pieces of equipment are designed to protect a worker right out of the packaging. When a worker faces potential hand injuries, simply ...

A fall incident can be a confusing and frightening event on a job site, so it is wise to have a rescue response plan carefully constructed in a clearheaded moment beforehand. Fatalities caused by ...

Please contact us if you have any questions regarding fall protection at Bates College. We follow OSHA General Industry guidelines per 29 CFR 1910.30. Fall protection (guardrail or fall arrest system) ...