Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Wet leaves form a slippery surface that's ripe for slips and falls. (Getty Images) (amriphoto via Getty Images) Autumn is known ...

The risk of slipping, tripping or falling is prevalent in many facilities and job sites. In fact, falls are the second leading cause of occupational deaths, only surpassed by automobile accidents.

About 150 underground roof or back fall accidents were reported in the first seven months of 2026, including one fatality.

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 ...

On a construction site, some of the most dangerous moments happen when a worker’s body is still on the job, but their mind has already moved somewhere else. That can happen at the end of a shift, ...

Our homes are our safe haven. But as the season changes, so do the risks. Cooler temps, colorful leaves, and the smell of pumpkin spice, fall is in the air! But behind the comforts of the season lurk ...

Last year, the No. 1 most cited OSHA violation was for failing to meet the general requirements for fall protection as provided in 29CFR1926.50. The requirements are fairly detailed, so it’s ...

A staple of American attics has landed on the federal recall list after reports that a critical bolt can snap while someone is climbing. On August 6, 2026, the Consumer Product Safety Commission ...