Safety Factor

How To Avoid OSHA Fines While Working at Height


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In 2022, OSHA's most frequently cited violation was the failure to meet General Fall Protection requirements. In fact, four of the top ten citations issued by OSHA were related to fall protection, encompassing citations regarding ladders, scaffolding, and fall protection training. Shockingly, nearly all of the largest OSHA fines handed out in 2022 were penalties for neglecting to comply with fall protection regulations, with one Ohio contractor receiving a hefty fine of over $1 million for fall protection violations.

To shed some light on the underlying psychology behind this trend and discuss ways to avoid these violations, we interviewed Fall Protection experts, Kevin Muldoon from Mazzella, and Dan Montchal from Tractel.

Guests:

Dan Montchal, Regional Sales Manager at Tractel

Kevin Muldoon, Product Manager of Engineered Lifeline Systems and Fall Protection from Mazzella

Background Reading:

  • How can I keep my workers safe when they are working at height? OSHA Inspection Series: The Principles of Fall Protection Safety
  • Fall Protection for Roofers: Systems, OSHA Regulations, & Best Fits
  • Do you have six minutes to invest in a safer future on the job site? The Basics of Fall Protection in Six Minutes
  • How Does Fall Protection Differ from Fall Prevention?
  • Are you overwhelmed with the terms used in personal fall protection and fall prevention? Fall Protection & Fall Prevention: Terms, Systems, & OSHA Regulations

FREE DOWNLOADS

  • Harness Inspection Checklist
  • SRL / Lanyard Inspection Checklist
  • Hierarchy of Fall Protection [Infographic]
  • Top 10 Safety Tips for Working at Height Infographic
  • Job Safety Analysis & Working at Height Risk Assessment Bundle
  • Top 5 Fall Protection Hazards On The Jobsite Infographic

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