Hazard alert shines light on fall hazards in construction
The Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences issued a hazard alert in response to 19 fatal falls involving construction workers since 2018.
Falls have been the leading cause of death in the industry, often involving workers alone or without proper protective equipment.
Safety tips include assessing and eliminating fall hazards, implementing prevention and control measures, inspecting equipment, ensuring proper fit, and providing fall protection training.
The alert details three specific incidents where construction workers suffered fatal falls.
