FACTS

1. The most common OSHA violation is fall protection in construction.
2. Fatal falls account for 17.2% of fatal workplace injuries, representing a 26-year high, and about a quarter of these falls occur from heights of 10 feet or less.
3. Falls at any height are dangerous. “Falls on the same level” (e.g., tripping) are the second most common cause of workplace injuries. (The most common they found is overexertion)
4. The second most common OSHA violation is inadequate or otherwise non-compliant hazard communication in general industry. More businesses need to do a better job of communicating with their employees about workplace hazards.
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