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 ...

Why it matters: Falls from ladders are a leading cause of work-related injuries and fatalities, yet most are preventable with proper safety practices. Choosing wisely: Selecting the correct ladder ...

For this reason, OSHA is encouraging construction employers and workers nationwide to participate in the 13th annual National ...

When it comes to keeping workers safe, making sure they’re protected from falls is a top priority, especially in workplaces where they have to work from heights. A worker’s risk of falling is very ...

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

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, ...

Demolition is underway at Gas Works Park to remove ladders and platforms from the historic gas towers there — an effort by ...

Werner, a global provider of ladders and a manufacturer of advanced climbing and fall protection products, announced its participation in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) ...