A state regulation that took effect Jan. 1 requires Oregon construction contractors to make sure workers are protected from falls if work is done six or more feet above a surface. The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division said the …
Federal labor officials want construction companies in New Jersey to ensure that employees working above 6 feet have the proper equipment to protect themselves from falls. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued the call Monday. …
A Hawaii builder must pay nearly $38,000 in citations in the death of a construction worker. A state investigation found that the foreman and employees failed to install and use fall protection systems while walking and working on a roof …