Fall Protection Articles

Our articles are updated regularly to keep you informed on the latest resources and best safety practices to help protect workers when performing tasks at height.

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Measuring the Effectiveness of Toolbox Safety Training

Nov 08, 2018
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- YP
- WISE
- Training & Communications PS
- Risk Management/Insurance PS
- PSs
- HSP
- Engineering PS
- Education
- Consultants PS
- Construction PS
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- Training & Communication
- Safety Management
- Risk Assessment & Management
- Professional Skills
- Personal Protection Equipment
- Leading & Lagging Indicators
- Fall Protection
- Ergonomics & Human Factors
- Construction
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A recent study by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and NIOSH researchers examined the impact of toolbox talks, particularly those that include a narrative element, on the knowledge gain experienced by workers who participated.
OSHA Reveals Top 10 Violations for 2018

Oct 23, 2018
- Standards
- PSs
- Government Affairs
- CIG
- Chapter Leader Update
- Safety Management
- Personal Protection Equipment
- Lockout/Tagout
- Fall Protection
- Construction
OSHA announced its 2018 Top 10 most frequently cited workplace safety violations. While the list remains largely unchanged, it offers some insight into where employers can make improvements to protect workers.
ASSP Asks OSHA to Raise Awareness of Fall Protection Management Programs

Sep 18, 2018
- Government Affairs
- Construction
- Fall Protection
- Standards
ASSP is calling on OSHA to elevate the importance of fall protection management programs and advise employers to look to consensus standards such as ANSI/ASSP Z359 and ANSI/ASSP A10 for the latest industry practices.