State officials are urging employers to strengthen fall protection measures, training and hazard awareness as roofing work increases and risks remain high.

OSHA has proposed penalties to Lake Zurich, Illinois-based roofing contractor Fino Exterior Inc. after several inspections in 2024 revealed ongoing safety violations. According to a recent release, ...

Why safety matters: Falls from roofs cause over 30% of construction-related injuries, but proper gear like harnesses and non-slip boots can reduce risks dramatically. Essential equipment: Ladders, ...

Workplaces have undergone significant transformations in the 21st century. But you wouldn’t know if you looked at the violations the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issues. In ...

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 ...

An administrative law judge has instructed a Rochester commercial roofing company to pay a $16,782 financial penalty for two serious fall protection and ladder safety violations. The news comes after ...

Several construction companies have been fined for unsafe work environments on Richmond work sites. TMO Contracting Inc., ...