Tag Archives: fall prevention

Research & Technology: Better fall prevention

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Jim Austin
Frame Building News cover June 2012

Testing of fall arrest anchors connected to post-frame trusses /  By Daniel P. Hindman, Ph.D. and Lori M. Koch, M.S., M.F. / Falls are an ever present hazard on construction sites and account for a disproportionate number of fatalities and … Read more »

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OSHA launches major fall prevention campaign

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Jim Austin

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has launched a nationwide outreach campaign to raise awareness among workers and employers about the hazards of falls from ladders, scaffolds and roofs. Falls were the leading cause of death in the construction industry … Read more »

Posted in Construction Industry News, Frame Building News, GO Summer 2012, Gutter Opportunities, Horse Barn Builder, In the Industry, Low Rise Construction, Metal Builder, Metal Roofing, Metal Roofing Magazine, Rural Builder Magazine | Tagged fall prevention, OSHA, safety | Leave a comment