New web resource for residential construction employers to protect workers from falls

Devices are demonstrated on a gallery page, allowing users to quickly find a device that could be used in their specific building situation.

 

To assist employers in selecting effective fall protection methods to protect workers in residential construction, a new website provides details about equipment highlighted in OSHA's Guidance Document for Residential Construction (PDF*).

A description or purpose of each fall protection device is listed, as well as the stage of construction where the device could be used, pictures of the device in use, installation instructions, and information about the manufacturer, vendors, and cost. The site, which incorporates input from residential construction workers, safety personnel, trainers, and contractors, was developed by Dr. Vicki Kaskutas, a researcher from Washington University School of Medicine, with support from the Center for Construction Research and Training through a National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health cooperative agreement.