Articles Tagged with ''fall hazards''

FT-Xpert reshapes how organizations approach fall protection training by offering flexible, role-specific courses tailored to real-world job functions.

Elo Restoration intends to contest $752,000 fine for multiple violations following a worker’s fall while removing skylights.

A New Jersey roofing contractor agreed to pay $155,000 in penalties after reaching a settlement agreement with the Department of Labor over fall protection violations it received in the summer of 2024.

A Maryland roofer died after falling 30 feet at a Bucks County, Pa., middle school, as OSHA probes whether required fall protections were in place at the job site.

Las multas de OSHA contra un techador de Misuri fueron anuladas después de que un juez dictaminara que los trabajadores eran contratistas independientes, no empleados, lo que subraya la importancia de las pruebas y los estándares de control.

OSHA citations against a Missouri roofer were tossed after a judge ruled crews were independent contractors, not employees — highlighting proof and control standards.

Roofing companies around the country reinforced critical safety practices regarding fall prevention during the 12th annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction event.

A Wilkes-Barre, Pa. roofing contractor was labeled a "severe violator" after being cited for its lack of fall protection and PPE, while an Appleton, Wis. contractor faces similar penalties for fall hazards. Both instances occurred in September 2024.

Join thousands of roofing and construction professionals during Construction Safety Week May 5-9 to promote the prevention of workplace injuries and deaths.

OSHA cited Sunrun Installation Services Inc. for repeat fall protection violations, proposing $288K in fines after workers faced fatal risks twice in Chicago suburbs in 2024.