Recent workplace fatalities in Massachusetts have once again highlighted the dangers workers face on job sites — especially when it comes to falls from ladders, scaffolding, and slips or trips. These ...

Annual fall protection inspections help building owners identify compliance gaps, meet OSHA requirements, and ensure rooftop safety systems continue to protect workers. Falls from height remain one of ...

The Scaffold Law (Labor Law 240) makes contractors and property owners strictly liable for gravity-related injuries, aiming to improve worker safety on construction sites. Opponents argue the law is ...

Fall protection plans don’t stop at harnesses, anchors and other personal protective equipment. They must also include step-by-step instructions for rescue after a fall. Every second counts after a ...

Falls are among the most common causes of serious work-related injuries and deaths. Employees working at heights over 6 feet require fall protection. EH&S manages the Fall Protection Program for ...

Four construction workers survived a three-story fall from scaffolding in West Palm Beach. The accident occurred when a crane reportedly placed a heavy toolbox onto the scaffolding. The workers ...