Need help figuring out a fall prevention device that will work for a job in residential construction? Vicki Kaskutas, a researcher at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, has developed an online tool, Fall Protection Resource for New Home Construction, which describes over 150 fall prevention devices. People can search by the type of fall protection device needed (anchor for personal fall arrest system, scaffold, guardrail, etc.), or by the phase of construction fall protection is needed for (floor joist installation, truss setting, roof sheathing, etc.). At least one close up picture of each fall prevention device is shown, the device purpose and installation are described, cost and manufacturer are provided, and links to the device manual, vendors, and video are provided when available. To learn more or use the Fall Protection Equipment resource, click here. The research and website was funded by NIOSH and...
Read MoreThe 2014 Fatality and Falls Map has been updated through June 30. Please see the Fatality Mapping Project page for the updates to the data set
Read MoreThe Fatality and Falls maps for 2014 have been updated through June 30, 2014. The updated data sets will be posted soon.
Read MoreCampaign partner Kentucky Labor Cabinet, Department of Workplace Standards have compiled all their activities and successes for 2014 into this PDF. The Kentucky Labor Cabinet urged Kentucky employers and employees to participate in the National Stand-Down for more than a month before it began with weekly announcements in both English and Spanish. Read all about their Stand-Down activities and activities for the rest of the...
Read MoreThe Scaffolding Hazard Alert is now available in Spanish in addition to English. As always, check out Training & Other Resources page for more resources to prevent falls in...
Read MoreThe Washington State Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (WA FACE) Program tells the story of a worker who fell to his death on the job. Falls in construction are all too common, but for one carpet installer, a fall hazard may have been the last thing he expected in his industry. By telling his story and providing prevention recommendations, this 5-minute video cautions workers in construction to consider the hazards at each new job and at the beginning of each day, particularly the unexpected hazards. This video was produced by the Washington State Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (WA FACE) Program, whose goal is the prevention of work-related fatal...
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