I realize we still have not made it through the top ten citation list, but if I am able to get across one point of safety it would be that "falls are the leading cause of fatalities in construction." Don't take my word for it, take the word of OSHA's Mobile, Alabama area Director. That's his quote when a residential contractor was cited for exposing workers to fall hazards without proper fall protection or training.
OSHA's news release from last week is here.
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