Avoiding OSHA’s Fatal Four: 6 fall prevention tips for contractors.

2022-08-20 02:55:54 By : Ms. Joy Zhang

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by Frankenmuth Insurance | Aug 18, 2022 | Commercial Insurance, Safety Tips

Working in construction is dangerous business. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) uses a term called the Fatal Four to describe the top four causes of fatalities and injuries on the jobsite. And at the very top of that list … is falls. With a reported 351 deaths in 2020 alone, falls remain the number one cause of fatalities in construction.

That’s why it’s your responsibility as a contractor or construction worker to know the risks and promote safety first. Follow these six fall prevention tips:

Protect your team against one of OSHA’s Fatal Four dangers with these fall prevention tips. Then, add even more protection with contractors insurance for your business. Talk to a local, independent agent about the coverage today.

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