In the construction industry, falls are the leading cause of worker fatalities. OSHA recognizes that accidents involving falls are complex events frequently involving a variety of factors. Employers … [Read more...] about Fall Protection Safety Training
Falls
Highway Department Supervisor Falls From Bluff in Missouri
On August 21, 1997, a 44-year-old male supervisor fell approximately 30 feet from a bluff to a state highway. Construction workers were digging several pits along the top of the bluff. Concerned that … [Read more...] about Highway Department Supervisor Falls From Bluff in Missouri
Electrician Dies After Falling From Cherry Picker Basket
A 41-year-old male electrician (victim) died after he fell from the basket of an aerial lift truck. The victim and two coworkers were installing electrical wiring for a sign on the side of a highway … [Read more...] about Electrician Dies After Falling From Cherry Picker Basket