Articles by Marty Sharp

OSHA regs are mandatory, but are only baseline standards and do not necessarily represent the most current thinking. ANSI voluntary standards represent the best of today’s thinking and each of us should keep “up to speed.”

The “Campaign to Prevent Falls in Construction” (http://stopconstructionfalls.com), an initiative launched jointly by NIOSH and OSHA, targets companies of all sizes but significant efforts are focused on raising awareness among smaller companies.

Years ago fall protection equipment was heavy and uncomfortable. Buckles and D-rings were clumsy, bulky forgings.

Year after year, falls continue to hold the dubious distinction of the most frequent cause of fatalities at construction sites.