Fall Protection and Prevention Topics

Falls are one of the most common causes of serious work related injuries. Protect workers from falls using safety equipment, training, and preventive measures.

Re-enactment of a worker who is not wearing a hard hat with a tool about to hit his head.
Fall Protection

Stop the Drop and Prevent Falling Object Injuries on the Job

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

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Worker wearing a hard hat climbing up a ladder to get into an attic.
Fall Protection

Fall Hazards and Protection Methods for Workers in Attics

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.

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Fall Protection

How to Handle Impalement Hazards on Construction Sites

Safety precautions and best practices to consider when impalement hazards are a risk on the construction site.

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Construction Site, Missing Guardrails
Fall Protection

Guardrails are Important for Mitigating Fall Hazards

Guardrails are critical to help prevent falls, but they must be constructed properly and according to the strict OSHA standards set up for guardrails.

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Preventing Fatalities in the Construction Industry
Fall Protection

Preventing Fatalities in the Construction Industry

This study looks into the causes of fatalities in the construction industry with the intention of learning new methods of preventing worker fatalities.

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Worker Demonstrating Fall Rescue Basics
Fall Protection

Personnel Working at Heights Need a Fall Rescue Plan

Workers in many industries face potential fall hazards. Any organization that has personnel working at heights should have a fall rescue plan implemented.

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Construction Worker Installing Fall Protection Guardrails
Fall Protection

Fall Protection System Failures That Can Be Prevented

Despite the emerging sophisticated and innovative fall protection systems, learn more about why fall-related injuries and fatalities are still happening.

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