Falls remain one of OSHA’s most frequently cited violations — and with good reason. They continue to be the leading cause of serious injuries and fatalities in construction and facility maintenance.
OLYMPIA, Wash. — For the 20th consecutive year, falls from heights remain the most frequently cited serious workplace safety violation by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I).
Washington’s Labor & Industries department fined roofing companies more than $1.4 million for repeat fall protection violations, citing ongoing risks from falls at height. Falls from heights remain ...