Falls remain the leading cause of death in construction. Residential construction, particularly roofing and framing operations, accounts for a significant portion of those incidents. Workers installing trusses, sheathing roofs, or installing shingles frequently work at heights well above six feet, often without permanent structural protection.

Because of this hazard, OSHA requires fall protection during residential construction whenever employees are exposed to falls of six feet or more.

When employees work at height, a Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS) is often the last line of defense between a worker and serious injury or death. But even when properly anchored, harnesses and lanyards introduce a less obvious—but equally dangerous—risk: the swing hazard.