Workplace Falls Pose a Danger to the Economy as well as Workers
Melissa Black, MS, CSP, CIH
Fall injuries constitute a considerable amount of workers’ compensation and medical costs; approximately $70 billion annually in the United States, according to the National Safety Council.
After transportation-related deaths, falls are the No. 1 cause of death on the job, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). It should be no surprise that CFR 1926.501 Fall Protection is also the standard most cited by OSHA.
