Floor Holes






According to OSHA, falls are among the most common causes of serious work-related injuries and deaths. Floor holes are one area where many workers forget to take the necessary safety measures to protect themselves and their co-workers. OSHA defines a floor hole as a gap or open space in a floor, roof, horizontal walking-working surface, or similar surface that is at least 2 inches (5 cm) in its least dimension.


Long Version - 6 pages

Long Version - 6 pages

Short Version - 2 pages

Short Version - 2 pages

Sign-in Sheet

Sign-in Sheet

Quiz and Answer Sheet

Quiz and Answer Sheet

Fast Version - 1 page

Fast Version - 1 page

Sign-in Sheet

Sign-in Sheet

Walking-Working Surfaces Checklist

Walking-Working Surfaces Checklist

Floor Holes, Industry

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Resources & References

Standards or Regulations
Weeklysafety.com exclusive safety meeting topic reviewing the dangers of floor holes that may pose a fall hazard and the best fall protection methods.