A new alert from Washington State’s Department of Labor & Industries urges employers to strengthen fall protection, supervision, and rigging practices after multiple fatal tree trimming incidents.

OLYMPIA, Wash. — For the 20th consecutive year, falls from heights remain the most frequently cited serious workplace safety violation by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I).

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 ...

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 ...