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OSHA Fall Safety Constructions Site Tips
NAHB-OSHA Jobsite Safety Handbook
OSHA Fall Protection Standards
Includes many resource links on Ladder and Fall safety.
Other Ladder Safety OSHA Info
OSHA Fall Safety Constructions Site Tips
NAHB-OSHA Jobsite Safety Handbook
OSHA Fall Protection Standards
Includes many resource links on Ladder and Fall safety.
OSHA Latest News
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US Department of Labor proposes more than $1M fine following worker fatality at New Jersey vegetable processing facility
Source: Published on 2025-11-24
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US Labor Department issues more than $900,000 in penalties to 2 companies after worker drowns in Georgia river
Source: Published on 2025-09-30
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US Labor Department cites Florida roofing contractor for allegedly exposing employees to hazards after worker falls through residential skylight
Source: Published on 2025-09-15
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US Department of Labor renews national alliance to enhance worker safety in recycling industry
Source: Published on 2025-09-08
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US Department of Labor unveils proposals to put American workers, businesses first in release of semiannual regulatory agenda
Source: Published on 2025-09-04
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Department of Labor cites Long Branch contractor for 32 violations in 4-month span for willfully exposing employees to deadly fall hazards
Source: Published on 2024-06-05
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Federal judge upholds Department of Labor order for crane company to pay truck driver terminated for refusing to violate federal safety rules
Source: Published on 2024-06-04
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Federal investigation into worker’s death finds Appleton pallet manufacturer failed to train employees, address machine safety hazards cited in 2019
Source: Published on 2024-05-31
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Federal judge affirms 2022 citation, penalties against United Airlines for failing to protect employee seriously injured when 737 crushes footb
Source: Published on 2024-05-31
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Rhode Island nail salons, owner agree to stop worker retaliation; pay $753K in back wages, damages after US Department of Labor investigations, litigation
Source: Published on 2024-05-29
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Department of Labor releases 2023 injury, illness data
Source: Published on 2024-04-18
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US Department of Labor to honor workers whose jobs claimed their lives, recommit to protecting workers as nation marks Workers Memorial Day
Source: Published on 2024-04-17
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US Department of Labor provides support to families of fallen workers, stresses importance of workplace safety on Workers Memorial Day
Source: Published on 2024-04-16
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US Department of Labor finds employee fatally injured after manufacturer failed to protect her from caught-between, struck-by hazards
Source: Published on 2024-04-16
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US Department of Labor cites South Florida contractor for lack of heat illness prevention program after heatstroke claims 26-year-old worker’s life
Source: Published on 2024-04-15
DIRECTIVE NUMBER: STD 03-11-002
ENFORCEMENT DATE: Currently enforced
For more information from OSHA including info on the New Residential Fall Protective Directive, please visit the following sections of OSHA’s website:
Compliance Guidance for Residential Construction
OSHA Directive Number: STD 03-11-002
Read OSHA Publication Instructions »
Residential Fall Protection Program Presentation
PowerPoint presentation explaining STD 03-11-002
View the Presentation »
U.S. Department of Labor News Release
Court Upholds June 16th Deadline for Changes in Residential Fall Protection.
Read April 4, 2011 OSHA News Release »
Residential Fall Protection OSHA Compliance Guidance
Read OSHA Regulation on Residential Fall Protection (Subpart M) »
OSHA Latest News
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US Department of Labor proposes more than $1M fine following worker fatality at New Jersey vegetable processing facility
Source: Published on 2025-11-24
-
US Labor Department issues more than $900,000 in penalties to 2 companies after worker drowns in Georgia river
Source: Published on 2025-09-30
-
US Labor Department cites Florida roofing contractor for allegedly exposing employees to hazards after worker falls through residential skylight
Source: Published on 2025-09-15
-
US Department of Labor renews national alliance to enhance worker safety in recycling industry
Source: Published on 2025-09-08
-
US Department of Labor unveils proposals to put American workers, businesses first in release of semiannual regulatory agenda
Source: Published on 2025-09-04
-
Department of Labor cites Long Branch contractor for 32 violations in 4-month span for willfully exposing employees to deadly fall hazards
Source: Published on 2024-06-05
-
Federal judge upholds Department of Labor order for crane company to pay truck driver terminated for refusing to violate federal safety rules
Source: Published on 2024-06-04
-
Federal investigation into worker’s death finds Appleton pallet manufacturer failed to train employees, address machine safety hazards cited in 2019
Source: Published on 2024-05-31
-
Federal judge affirms 2022 citation, penalties against United Airlines for failing to protect employee seriously injured when 737 crushes footb
Source: Published on 2024-05-31
-
Rhode Island nail salons, owner agree to stop worker retaliation; pay $753K in back wages, damages after US Department of Labor investigations, litigation
Source: Published on 2024-05-29
-
Department of Labor releases 2023 injury, illness data
Source: Published on 2024-04-18
-
US Department of Labor to honor workers whose jobs claimed their lives, recommit to protecting workers as nation marks Workers Memorial Day
Source: Published on 2024-04-17
-
US Department of Labor provides support to families of fallen workers, stresses importance of workplace safety on Workers Memorial Day
Source: Published on 2024-04-16
-
US Department of Labor finds employee fatally injured after manufacturer failed to protect her from caught-between, struck-by hazards
Source: Published on 2024-04-16
-
US Department of Labor cites South Florida contractor for lack of heat illness prevention program after heatstroke claims 26-year-old worker’s life
Source: Published on 2024-04-15
DIRECTIVE NUMBER: STD 03-11-002
ENFORCEMENT DATE: Currently enforced
For more information from OSHA including info on the New Residential Fall Protective Directive, please visit the following sections of OSHA’s website:
Compliance Guidance for Residential Construction
OSHA Directive Number: STD 03-11-002
Read OSHA Publication Instructions »
Residential Fall Protection Program Presentation
PowerPoint presentation explaining STD 03-11-002
View the Presentation »
U.S. Department of Labor News Release
Court Upholds June 16th Deadline for Changes in Residential Fall Protection.
Read April 4, 2011 OSHA News Release »
Residential Fall Protection OSHA Compliance Guidance
Read OSHA Regulation on Residential Fall Protection (Subpart M) »
ansi - american national standards institute
Under ANSI standard A10.8-2019, 17.3.8 states that each worker on a ladder jack scaffold shall use fall protection equipment. 4.38 states Fall protection systems shall be used during erection, dismantlement, alteration, modification and use whenever feasible, as determined by competent persons. Such systems shall comply with appropriate standards.
