By Abbie Geigle

The roofing crew was halfway through the day when a small piece of debris flew off a power saw. It happened fast—just a split second—and one worker who wasn’t wearing safety glasses ended up with a serious eye injury. The project came to a halt, the worker needed emergency care, and the incident could have been completely avoided with one simple precaution: proper eye and face protection.

Unfortunately, stories like this aren’t rare. According to OSHA’s data, Standard 1926.102 – Personal Protective and Lifesaving Equipment: Eye and Face Protection ranked among the top cited violations, with 1,665 total violations. The roofing industry led these violations, with the most common reason being employers not providing eye and face protection at all.

By Abbie Geigle 

It’s a clear morning on a busy construction site. Crews are moving quickly, trying to stay ahead of schedule. A worker climbs a scaffold to secure a section of siding—but as he steps out, one of the planks shifts slightly under his weight. It’s a small wobble, easily corrected, but it’s also a warning sign that something isn’t right.

Moments like this happen every day across construction sites, and while they may seem minor, they can lead to serious accidents if ignored. According to OSHA Standard 1926.451, there were 1,905 total scaffolding violations this year—making it one of the most frequently cited workplace safety issues in the United States.

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