United States:
OSHA News Release - November 6, 2019
18 November 2019
Drew Eckl & Farnham, LLP
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I realize we still have not made it through the top ten citation
list, but if I am able to get across one point of safety it would
be that "falls are the leading cause of fatalities in
construction." Don't take my word for it, take the word of
OSHA's Mobile, Alabama area Director. That's his quote
when a residential contractor was cited for exposing workers to
fall hazards without proper fall protection or training.
OSHA's news release from last week is
here.
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