Safety articles on Fall Protection

Falls from roofs are preventable. Construction workers can stay safe with proper fall protection, planning, and training before stepping onto a roof.

A thorough inspection of a fall protection body harness to ensure it is safe to use can be the critical difference between a routine task and a life-altering incident.

Job sites must be set up in a way that prevents workers from falling off of overhead platforms, elevated workstations, into floor holes, or out of holes in the wall.

There are several fall protection methods that workers can use during roof repair jobs to ensure the work proceeds safely.

All workers exposed to fall hazards must be trained and know the procedures to follow to minimize fall hazards to ensure their safety while working in attics.

Snow removal operations can be dangerous and workers should be trained on how to safely remove snow from rooftops and other elevated structures.

When workers are exposed to falling object hazards, they must wear head protection and additional safety measures must be implemented.