Fall Hazards: One of Construction's Fatal Four

This program reviews the safeguards employees must follow to control the common fall hazards that are often present when working above ground level. OSHA classifies falls into two different categories: falls from height and falls on the same level. Construction workers have an increased risk of both types of fall hazards, but the one that results in more construction-related fatalities are falls from height. The three major sources of falls from height in the construction industry include: roofs, unprotected edges, holes and openings; improper scaffold construction; and, the unsafe use of portable ladders. Topics include: - Common fall hazards- Guardrail use- Personal fall arrest systems- Fall protection requirements for scaffolding- Basic portable ladder safety precautions