Fall Protection | Safety Counselling

When Does OSHA Require a Written Fall Protection Plan?

Many contractors assume that once employees have completed fall protection training and are properly wearing OSHA-compliant harnesses, every major fall protection requirement has been satisfied. It’s a common assumption. However, one of the most frequent OSHA compliance questions Safety Counselling receives from contractors throughout Albuquerque and New Mexico is whether a written Fall Protection Plan…

OSHA Rules: Who Can Legally Teach Fall Protection?

One of the most common questions employers ask is whether an experienced foreman or supervisor can legally provide fall protection training, or whether OSHA requires an outside instructor or training company. The answer is more detailed than many contractors expect. OSHA does not issue an official “Fall Protection Instructor License,” nor does it require every…

How Long Does a Fall Protection Certification Last?

Many workplace safety certifications have clearly defined expiration dates. First aid, CPR, forklift operator training, and other certifications typically specify when employees must complete refresher training, making it relatively easy for employers to maintain compliance. Fall protection certification works differently. One of the most common questions Safety Counselling receives from contractors, manufacturers, municipalities, utilities, warehouses,…

Can Fall Protection Training Be Done Online?

One of the most common questions Safety Counselling receives from contractors, business owners, supervisors, and safety managers throughout Albuquerque and New Mexico is whether employees can complete fall protection training entirely online. The question is understandable. Online training is convenient, employees spend less time away from the jobsite, and it often appears to be a…

Why Is Fall Protection So Important in the Workplace?

Falls cause many serious work-related injuries and deaths every year. Some simple steps can help prevent these accidents from happening. Install Workplace Fall Protection Falls can happen whenever workers are performing tasks at heights. Employers must set up the workplace to prevent workers from falling off overhead platforms, elevated workstations or into holes in the…

What are the Primary Things to Know About Workplace Fall Protection Safety?

Every business needs to prioritize fall protection safety. Make sure your employees maintain proper care and caution using workplace fall protection safety equipment when performing tasks at elevated heights. The following discussion presents essential safety tips for employees who work at elevated heights. Hazards Associated with Working at Heights The biggest safety risk for employees…

What are the Factors Why Fall Protection Training is So Important?

Fall protection is one of the most commonly cited OSHA violations. Among private-sector construction workers, nonfatal workplace falls, slips, and trips leading to at least 1 day away from work occurred at an annualized rate of 31.5 per 10,000 full-time workers during the 2-year period 2021–2022. The rate for all private industry was 22.6. The…

Fall Protection Mistakes Contractors Should Never Ever Allow

Despite cool new safety gear to prevent falls, why do we still see so many fall-related injuries? This piece explores preventable failures in fall protection. Falling at work, whether from the same level or from a height, is the second most common work accident in the U.S, right behind transportation mishaps. Every year, nearly $70…

Why Fall Protection is Critical for Construction Companies and Their Workers

Construction work is always dangerous and fall protection is among the most significant elements in the practice, since the workers face risks of high places. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), falls are one of the leading causes of death on construction sites, claiming the lives of hundreds of thousands and killing…

Fall Protection Safety Requirements for Staff Working at Heights

You know, out of all work-related injuries every year, a distressing amount come from falls from above. But guess what? We can absolutely avoid these accidents! Workplaces need to be organized to limit the risk of workers taking a tumble from high platforms or workstations, or vanish into floor holes or wall gaps. Fall protection…