The National Safety Council is urging employers and workers to take part in the May 4–8 Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls, with an emphasis on education and risk awareness in the construction ...

Construction crews are encouraged to use site-specific checklists and worker feedback to refresh accident prevention programs.

The National Safety Council is urging employers to take part in the 2026 National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in ...

One missed step, one missed connection, and one split second can turn a routine task at height into a life-changing ...

Ladder and fall protection manufacturer expects to reach 75,000 contractors, tradespeople and safety pros during May through ...

Fall protection plans don’t stop at harnesses, anchors and other personal protective equipment. They must also include step-by-step instructions for rescue after a fall. Every second counts after a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover transformation and innovation across the health care industry. Each year, millions of older adults experience falls, ...

A new year means a new calendar, but it does not mean a clean slate. Unfortunately, the problems of 2025 still persist, and it will take effort and action to change them. But for problems with known ...

The majority of falls that lead to hospitalization occur in the home. Older adults can take various precautions to reduce their risk of such an event. Falls are a serious health concern for adults ...

RACINE, WI — For elders living at home, fall prevention is an important health topic, and the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) has resources to help. Wisconsin is the leader in deadly falls ...