The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is implementing a national program to prevent falls. Workplace falls are the leading cause of fatal workplace injuries and are the most cited construction violation.
The program will focus on reducing fall-related injuries and fatalities for people working at heights in all industries. The targeted enforcement program is based on historical Bureau of Labor Statistics data and OSHA enforcement history. BLS data shows that of the 5,190 fatal workplace injuries in 2021, 680 were associated with falls from elevations, about 13% of all deaths.