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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.
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