Contractors, take note: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is currently stepping up its vigilance with new regulations and a new national safety campaign to prevent jobsite falls.
Of the many steps being taken to improve jobsite safety, OSHA has replaced its interim regulation regarding fall prevention with the Fall Protection Standard 1926.501, which falls under the Safety and Health Regulations for Construction, Subpart M. Under this standard, fall protection is not considered a choice, but rather a duty, according to the wording and documentation.