The 2017 revision to the Walking-Working Surfaces Standard requires that employers ensure workers who use personal fall protection and work in other specified high hazard situations are trained and retrained as necessary regarding fall and equipment hazards and fall protection systems.
Ensuring Workplace Safety: OSHA’s 2017 Revision to the Walking-Working Surfaces Standard Introduction Workplace safety is a paramount concern for both employers and employees across industries. One significant aspect of workplace safety pertains to preventing falls and injuries that may occur due to working at heights. In 2017, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) made … Read more