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OSHA's Fall-Protection Emphasis Program, Explained

OSHA's Fall-Protection Emphasis Program, Explained

gavel What the emphasis program is

OSHA runs a National Emphasis Program on falls (CPL 03-00-025) plus regional programs that direct inspectors to prioritize fall hazards. Fall protection is the most-cited area on OSHA's Top 10 list year after year, and it applies in general industry, not just construction. Under an emphasis program, fall hazards are a programmed inspection target, not just something OSHA reacts to after a complaint or an accident.

visibility_off Why there's no heads-up

It means an inspector doesn't need a worker complaint or an injury to open a case. If a compliance officer is on site for any reason — or even observes a hazard in plain view, like an unguarded roof edge or workers without tie-offs — fall protection is fair game. The first many owners hear of it is the citation, with an abatement deadline already attached.

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