Many workers perform their duties at elevated heights above the ground or around open holes at ground level. Falling remains the leading cause of severe accidents that occur on construction sites. Because of that, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) requires that every worker be provided fall protection equipment when necessary that could include:
Personal fall arrest systems
Handrails and guardrails
Safety monitoring systems
Controlled-access zones
Failing to provide every employee with appropriate fall protection equipment places the worker at risk. Employers can be held legally responsible for not providing the safety equipment or training the employee on how to use the equipment properly.